King-s-ransom Definition

noun

(idiomatic) A very large sum of money.

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Other Word Forms of King-s-ransom

Noun

Singular:
king-s-ransom
Plural:
king-s-ransoms, kings-ransoms

Origin of King-s-ransom

  • From the exceptionally high ransom demanded for the return of a kidnapped or captured king.

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King-s-ransom Sentence Examples

  • Part of the king's ransom was still owing to England; other causes of discord between the two nations existed, and in 1436 these culminated in a short war.

  • For the rustic country kitchen, A king's ransom 's due For the modern mostest hostess Nothing less will do.

  • Starts up a steep and narrow ice runnel to gain easier ground and the final section of King's Ransom.

  • In 1193 he returned to England to raise the king's ransom.

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