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ransomed |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ransom \Ran"som\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ransomed}; p. pr & vb n. {Ransoming}.] [Cf. F. ran[,c]onner. See {Ransom}, n.] 1. To redeem from captivity, servitude, punishment, or forfeit, by paying a price; to buy out of servitude or penalty; to rescue; to deliver; as to ransom prisoners from an enemy. 2. To exact a ransom for or a payment on [R.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ransomed adj 1: (Christianity) saved from the bondage of sin [syn: {redeemed}] 2: reclaimed by payment of a ransom
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