Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A war contract by which it is agreed to pay money for the ransom of property captured at sea and for its safe-conduct into port.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word ransom-bill.

Examples

    Sorry, no example sentences found.

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.