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Meaning of ransomed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ransomed

verb

Definitions

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

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

    Example: to ransom prisoners from an enemy

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

    Example: 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.