ransom
Cross references: 1. rescue 1. ran.som \'ran(t)-s*m\ n [ME ransoun, fr. OF ranc~X, fr. L redemption-, redemptio] - more at REDEMPTION 1: a consideration paid or demanded for the redemption of a captured person 2: the act of ransoming 2. ransom vt 1: to deliver esp. from sin or its penalty 2: to free from captivity or punishment by paying a price - ran.som.er n