A hostage.
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| 释义 | the mind > language > speech > agreement > security > [noun] > a hostage (6) yiselc893 A hostage. hostagec1290 Pledge or security given to enemies or allies for the fulfilment of any undertaking by the handing over of one or more persons into their power… hostagerc1330 = hostage, n.1 2. pledgec1384 A person given or held as security for the fulfilment of a promise, contract, etc.; a hostage. Obsolete. ransomer1707 A person held as security for the payment of a ransom for a ship. Now historical. Subcategories:— state of being a hostage (1) |
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