English Explanatory Dictionary

hostageship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition of being held as surety for a pledge, as to appear before a magistrate for trial after release from gaol.

Word forms

hostageship hostageships

Etymology

From hostage + -ship.

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