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Rareransomed
The correct spelling is ransomed.
How to pronounce ransomed
verb
Say it like: Ran-som-ed
The correct spelling is ransomed. (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties. For example: "to ransom prisoners from an enemy"
Usage Examples
“to ransom prisoners from an enemy”
“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.”
Definition
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.
- 3.To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
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