ransomer

ran·som

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ran-suh m]
- /ˈræn səm/
- /ˈrænsəmə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ran-suh m]
- /ˈræn səm/

Definitions of ransomer word

noun ransomer the redemption of a prisoner, slave, or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price. 1
noun ransomer the sum or price paid or demanded. 1
noun ransomer a means of deliverance or rescue from punishment for sin, especially the payment of a redemptive fine. 1
verb with object ransomer to redeem from captivity, bondage, detention, etc., by paying a demanded price. 1
verb with object ransomer to release or restore on receipt of a ransom. 1
verb with object ransomer to deliver or redeem from punishment for sin. 1

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Origin of ransomer

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; (noun) Middle English ransoun < Old French rançon < Late Latin redēmptiōn- (stem of redēmptiō) redemption; (v.) Middle English ransounen < Old French rançonner, derivative of rançon

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Parts of speech for Ransomer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ransomer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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