raunsonen

Definitions

• To pay ransom money; to pay money to effect a prisoner's release.
• To hold as prisoner for ransom; to provide the option of ransom.
• To release a captive due to having been paid ransom money.
• (Christianity) To redeem or liberate the soul (from perdition)
• (rare) To purge or expunge sin; to remove the stain of evil.
• (rare) To exact monetary payment; to pressure people to give money.
• (rare) To charge or tax; to levy or impose a fee.