Ransoms

verb

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verb(14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

2.verbTo pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

"to ransom prisoners from an enemy"

3.verbTo exact a ransom for, or a payment on.

"Such lands as he had rule of he ransomed them so grievously, and would tax the men two or three times in a year. — Berners."

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