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From the exceptionally high ransom demanded for the return of a kidnapped or captured king.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
king's ransom
Today it means: A very large sum of money. Full definition →
Today it means: A very large sum of money. Full definition →
From the exceptionally high ransom demanded for the return of a kidnapped or captured king.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.