gentleman of the road

noun

1. a highwayman.
2. a tramp or hobo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentleman of the road¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Their Gentleman of the Road record label will host the event, with guests including BBC Sound of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka and folk newcomer Nick Mulvey.

From BBC

"Please note this is a Gentleman of the Road event only and NOT a Mumford & Sons performance," they posted on Facebook.

From BBC

About 25,000 people are expected to attend the two-day Gentleman of the Road event in Lewes in July, headlined by Brit award winners Mumford & Sons.

From BBC

Mumford & Sons routinely drew 10,000 and more fans on their Gentleman of the Road tour across the U.S. this summer, almost all of them dancing along to Marshall's banjo.

From Seattle Times

Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett Mr Martin is as smooth as any gentleman of the road.

From The Guardian