king-ransom
king's ransom
noun
an extremely large amount of money: The painting was sold for a king's ransom.
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| king's ransom | |
noun | |
| a very large treasure |
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King-ransom
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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