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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Old French raençonner; equivalent to raunsoun +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

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raunsonen

  1. To pay ransom money; to pay money to effect a prisoner's release.
  2. To hold as prisoner for ransom; to provide the option of ransom.
  3. To release a captive due to having been paid ransom money.
  4. (Christianity) To redeem or liberate the soul (from perdition)
  5. (rare) To purge or expunge sin; to remove the stain of evil.
  6. (rare) To exact monetary payment; to pressure people to give money.
  7. (rare) To charge or tax; to levy or impose a fee.

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  • English: ransom

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