roberdsman

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roberdsman - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Roberdsman \Rob"erds*man\, Robertsman \Rob"erts*man\, n.; pl.
     -men. (Old Statutes of Eng.)
     A bold, stout robber, or night thief; -- said to be so called
     from Robin Hood.
     [1913 Webster]