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king's ran·som
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king's ransomnoun
a very large treasure
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king's ransom
A king's ransom refers to a very large sum of money or an exorbitant amount, a treasure of extraordinary value or a huge fortune. The term comes from the historical practice of ransoming captured monarchy or nobility for a high price.
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King's Ransom
King's Ransom is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd and written by Wayne Conley, who was a writer for Kenan & Kel.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of king's ransom in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of king's ransom in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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