n. One who robs; in law, one who feloniously takes goods or money from the person of another by violence or by putting him in fear. [ 1913 Webster ]
Some roving robber calling to his fellows. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Robber crab. (Zool.)
Robber fly. (Zool.)
Robber gull (Zool.),
n.;
Thieves for their robbery have authority
When judges steal themselves. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Robbery, in a strict sense, differs from theft, as it is effected by force or intimidation, whereas theft is committed by stealth, or privately. [ 1913 Webster ]