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单词 ransom bill
释义

ransom bill

noun
1A document which represents a formal undertaking to pay a ransom for something, especially a captured ship (now historical ).
2 North American a banknote used to pay a ransom, especially one which is marked or has its serial number recorded, so as to aid in the tracing of the kidnappers.

Origin

Mid 18th century.

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