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Definition of Ransoming
Ransoming 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.