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un·​ransomed | \ "+ \

Definition of unransomed

: not ransomed

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First Known Use of unransomed

1554, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for unransomed

un- entry 1 + ransomed, past participle of ransom

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The first known use of unransomed was in 1554

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“Unransomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unransomed. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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