- archaic a robber or highwayman, on foot rather than horseback
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foot•pad
(fŏŏt′pad′),USA pronunciation n., v., -pad•ded, -pad•ding.
n.
v.i.
n.
- a highwayman or robber who goes on foot.
v.i.
- to proceed stealthily on foot.
- foot + pad2 1675–85
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footpad /ˈfʊtˌpæd/ n
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