ransomed
/R AE1 N S AH0 M D/verb
- 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.
โto ransom prisoners from an enemyโ
- 3
To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
โSuch lands as he had rule of he ransomed them so grievously, and would tax the men two or three times in a year. โ Berners.โ
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