Ran·som (r n s m), John Crowe 1888-1974. American poet and critic. The founder and editor (1939-1959) of the Kenyon Review, he was a leading proponent of New Criticism. His collections of poetry include Chills and Fevers (1924). |
| ran·som (rnsm) n. 1. a. The release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price. b. The price or payment demanded or paid for such release. 2. A redemption from sin and its consequences. tr.v. ran·somed, ran·som·ing, ran·soms 1. a. To obtain the release of by paying a certain price. b. To release after receiving such a payment. 2. To deliver from sin and its consequences. [Middle English ransome, from Old French rançon, from Latin red  mpti , redmptin-, a buying back; see redemption.]ran som·er n. |
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