redemen

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French redimer, borrowed itself from Latin redimō. Doublet of raymen.

Pronunciation

Verb

redemen

  1. (Christianity) To redeem or liberate (from perdition)
  2. (rare) To pay compensation to liberate or free.
  3. (rare) To pay compensation to lift restrictions.
  4. (rare) To undergo penance for spiritual wrongs.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: redeem
  • Scots: redeem

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