RANSOM (2)

Ran″som, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ransomed (–sŭmd); p. pr. & vb. n. Ransoming.] [[Cf. F. rançonner. See Ransom, n.]] 1. 1. To redeem from captivity, servitude, punishment, or forfeit, by paying a price; to buy out of servitude or penalty; to rescue; to deliver; as, to ransom prisoners from an enemy.
2. 2. To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
Such lands as he had rule of he ransomed them so grievously, and would tax the men two or three times in a year. Berners.