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ransom

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  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