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Definition of Footpad
1. Noun. A highwayman who robs on foot.
Definition of Footpad
1. n. A highwayman or robber on foot.
Definition of Footpad
1. Noun. The soft underside of an animal's paw. ¹
2. Noun. (medicine) A medicated bandage for the treatment of corns and warts. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) A thief on foot who robs travellers on the road. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Footpad
1. one who robs a pedestrian [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Footpad
Literary usage of Footpad
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Eccentrics and Eccentricities by John Timbs (1875)
"It is said that the footpad frequently alluded to this scene, with much comic
humour. His real name was Louis Jeremiah ..."
2. The Table Book by William Hone (1828)
"footpad. Well, good people— if I may be bold to ill you so— this Pulpit was not
of my chusing ... footpad. I have been tco covetous, and at last ken for it, ..."
3. Eastern England: From the Thames to the Humber by Walter White (1865)
"Here an old stone-breaker told me of a short cut—" a reg'lar footpad ...
The "footpad" led me into a region of hills and woods, and by-and-by on emerging ..."
4. Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals, who Have Been Condemned and Executed (1873)
"... Life of JOHN HAMP, footpad and Highwayman. H IS unhappy Person, John Hamp,
was bom of honest and reputable Parents in the Parish of St. Giles s without ..."
5. The Journal and Letters of Samuel Curwen, 1775-1783 by Samuel Curwen (1864)
"Adventure with a footpad. Return to Bristol. Riots described in Letter to W.
Pynchon. Leaves Bristol for London. Amusing Sign at Devizes. Arrival in London. ..."
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