n. [ OE. raunson, raunsoun, OF. rançon, raençon, raançon, F. rançon, fr. L. redemptio, fr. redimere to redeem. See Redeem, and cf. Redemption. ]
Thy ransom paid, which man from death redeems. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
His captivity in Austria, and the heavy ransom he paid for his liberty. Sir J. Davies. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ransom bill (Law),
v. t.
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. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Such as can be ransomed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who ransoms or redeems. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Incapable of being ransomed; without ransom. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]