Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From raunsonen +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ranˈsuːninɡ/, /rau̯nˈsuːninɡ/, /ˈrau̯nsuninɡ/, /ˈransuninɡ/
  • (Late ME) IPA(key): /ˈrau̯nsuminɡ/, /ˈransuminɡ/

Noun edit

raunsonynge (plural raunsonynges)

  1. (theology) The process of redeeming the sins of souls.
  2. (rare) An unjustified charge or levy; extortion.
  3. (rare) Imprisoning while offering ransom.

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