land pirate

land pirate

obsolete A robber who holds up people on the road; a highwayman. Be careful if you're traveling to town—I've heard there are land pirates along that winding stretch of road not far from here.
See also: land, pirate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • pirate
  • if you can't be good, be careful
  • be careful
  • wish
  • snake along
  • break loose
  • creep along
  • creep along (something)
  • higher than Gilderoy's kite
  • open out on(to) something