plural of ransomer

Suitable for being held for a ransom.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ransom

simple past tense and past participle of ransom

present participle of ransom

(obsolete) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties. / To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment. / To exact a ransom (payment) in exchange for the freedom of.

Money paid for the freeing of a hostage. / The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration.

A person who pays a ransom.

plural of Ransome

A surname.