noun
highwayman; highway robber
Historical term for a robber who preyed on travelers along roads or at crossroads. Not used for modern street crime.
江戸時代には辻強盗が旅人を襲うことがあった。
In the Edo period, highwaymen sometimes attacked travelers.
Also a historical term for a highway robber, but 追い剥ぎ emphasizes stripping victims of their belongings, while 辻強盗 focuses on the act of robbery at a crossroads or roadside.
Compound of 辻 (crossroads) and 強盗 (robber). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it likely arose to describe bandits who targeted travelers at intersections or along roads.