subs. (old).—A highwayman. For synonyms, see ROAD AGENT.
1592. JOHN DAY, The Blind Beggar of Bednal Green, p. 21 (Ed. BULLEN). He wo’d be your prigger, your prancer, your HIGH-LAWYER.
1610. ROWLANDS, Martin Mark-all, p. 50 [Hunterian Club’s Reprint, 1874]. He first gaue termes to robbers by the high-way, that such as robbe on horse-backe were called HIGH LAWYERS, and those who robbed on foote, he called Padders.
