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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ransoner, -ar, Ransonner, n. [ME ransconer, ransuner (Cursor M.), e.m.E. raunsomer (1571), ransomer.]A redeemer. Only in religious texts, applied to Christ. — a1400 Leg. S. iii 682.
He … That … wes myn ransoner c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 177/45.
Thy ransonner [M. ransoun] with woundis fyve, Mak thy plycht anker Arundel MS 283/134.
Our maist meik redemar and ransonar a1568 Bann. MS 34a/13.
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