ransomed

Ran·som  (rnsm), 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).

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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.

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[Middle English ransome, from Old French rançon, from Latin redmpti, redmptin-, a buying back; see redemption.]

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ransom·er n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	ransomed - saved from the bondage of sin redeemed Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior saved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul"
	2.	ransomed - reclaimed by payment of a ransom saved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul"