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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ransoming, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME raunsuming (Cursor M.), raunsomynge (1525), f. Ransoum v.] = Ransoning vbl. n. —15.. Clar. i 1116.
Welcum … That hes rescoursit my realme with hard fighting, And maid hes of my pepill ransoming
