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Annual multigenre convention held in Florida, U.S
FANdom Con was an annual three-day multigenre convention held during November at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The
Fandom_Con
Subculture composed of fans sharing a common interest
Comic-Con, Wondercon, Dragon Con, and New York Comic Con are some of the more well-known and highly attended events that cater to overlapping fandoms. Feminist
Fandom
Fans of My Little Pony
The Brony fandom is composed of adult fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, an animated children's television series produced by Hasbro that ran
Brony_fandom
Fanbase of the homoerotic fiction genre
created primarily by and for women, has a robust global fandom. Individuals in the BL fandom may participate in activities such as attending conventions
Boys'_love_fandom
2014 fan convention
July 5, 2025. DashCon 2 focused on "celebrating a very specific era of fandom culture, as well as the original DashCon event". DashCon 2 is generally seen
DashCon
Subculture interested in anthropomorphic animals
The furry fandom is a subculture defined by an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters. Members of the fandom, known as furries, often have their
Furry_fandom
Fan community of the Twilight media franchise
older genres who protested at this intrusion, "Twilight Ruined Comic-Con". The fandom was publicly recognized by major news publications in 2010, by the
Twilight_fandom
Formal gathering of members of the furry fandom
A furry convention (also furry con or fur con) is a formal gathering of members of the furry fandom – people who are interested in the concept of fictional
Furry_convention
Formal gathering of fans of My Little Pony
convention (also called a brony convention, brony con, or pony con) is a fan convention organized for the fandom of the animated television series My Little
My_Little_Pony_fan_convention
Annual My Little Pony fan convention
GalaCon is an annual My Little Pony fan convention held in Waiblingen, Germany organized for the fandom of the animated television series My Little Pony:
GalaCon
Pornography of anthropomorphic animal characters
lascivious behavior or sexual intercourse, commonly associated with the furry fandom. Such material may include visual art, animation, literature, and video
Furry_pornography
2020 American documentary film by Ash Kreis and Eric Risher
features interviews from figures within the fandom, including Mark Merlino and Rod O'Riley (founders of ConFurence, the first furry convention), Joe Strike
The_Fandom
Music subculture of My Little Pony fans
The music of the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom (also known as the brony fandom) has developed into a large subculture, often referred to as
Music of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Music_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Subculture of fans who enjoy science fiction
fandom or SF fandom is a community or fandom of people interested in science fiction in contact with one another based upon that interest. SF fandom has
Science_fiction_fandom
Fans of the Star Wars film series
Wars fandom comprises the community of fans of the Star Wars film series and related media. In some cases, there have been instances of "toxic fandom" within
Star_Wars_fandom
Most populous city in North Carolina, United States
CarolinaTheatreCLT.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022. "ConCarolinas 2022 homepage – Carolina's Longest Running Multi-Fandom Con". concarolinas.org. Retrieved June 17,
Charlotte,_North_Carolina
Multi-genre entertainment and comic convention in California, US
early factor in the Con's growth was an effort "to expand the Comic-Con [organizing] committee base by networking with other fandoms such as the Society
San_Diego_Comic-Con
Annual science fiction convention in U.S.
Dragon Con (est. 1987) was impinging on his territory, and that DC employees, including organizer Edward E. Kramer, were disrupting MOC. [See Fandom, below
Magnum_Opus_Con
Charity of fans of My Little Pony
The adult fandom of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic has established a tradition of charity and fundraising activities
Charity of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Charity_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Annual My Little Pony fan convention
the con has since become one of the most popular brony conventions in the world, owing to the large boost in popularity from the brony fandom. In 2024
UK_PonyCon
Analysis of adult fandom of My Little Pony
The brony fandom—the adult fandom of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic—has been the subject of extensive peer-reviewed
Analysis of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Analysis_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Online crime fandom
The True Crime Community (TCC) is an online fandom interested in criminals, particularly high-profile mass killers. Several members of the TCC have gone
True_Crime_Community
Former American annual fan convention (1982–2017)
talks with science fiction authors, extensive gaming, anime fandom, comics fandom, furry fandom, multiple movie showings, and medieval programming, as well
I-CON
Genre of same-sex romantic fan fiction
during the late 1960s, within the Star Trek: The Original Series fan fiction fandom, starting with "Kirk/Spock" stories generally authored by female fans of
Slash_fiction
Organization for longstanding science fiction fans
informal society in Finnish fandom called the Dinosaur Club; the cutoff being the first major Finnish con Kingcon. First Fandom recognizes people for their
First_Fandom
Fan community
The anime and manga fandom is a worldwide community of fans of anime and manga. Anime includes animated series, films and videos, while manga includes
Anime_and_manga_fandom
Series of fan conventions from 2009 to 2024
Alliance to other fandoms, was created at LeakyCon 2011 out of concern that the social awareness projects would end if the Harry Potter fandom were to become
LeakyCon
Annual My Little Pony fan convention
TrotCon is an annual My Little Pony fan convention held in Columbus, Ohio organized for the fandom of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship
TrotCon
American voice actor and singer (born 1995)
Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026. "XOXO Droplets | Details". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Archived
Michael_Kovach
Event with a primary focus on comic books
A comic book convention or comic con is a fan convention emphasizing comic books and comic book culture, in which comic book fans gather to meet creators
Comic_book_convention
Nonprofit organization
Fandom Forward, named The Harry Potter Alliance until 2021, was a nonprofit organization that was initially run by Harry Potter fans but subsequently expanded
Fandom_Forward
Annual My Little Pony fan convention
RuBronyCon (РуБрониКон) is an annual My Little Pony fan convention held in Moscow, Russia organized for the fandom of the animated television series My
RuBronyCon
Vernacular of My Little Pony fans
The My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom (also known as the brony fandom) has developed a distinctive vernacular language and fanspeak, often referred
Slang of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Slang_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Gathering of fans of a topic
Little Pony fan conventions (also called brony cons or pony cons) emerged in 2011 from the adult brony fandom surrounding the animated television series My
Fan_convention
Many fandoms in popular culture have their own names that distinguish them from other fan communities. These names are popular with singers, music groups
List_of_fandom_names
Informal community of fans of the works of H. P. Lovecraft
horror. Lovecraft fandom emerged around the mid-20th century. It includes dedicated events such as the fan convention NecronomiCon Providence and publications
Lovecraft_fandom
Fan following surrounding the Stargate series
The Stargate fandom is the community of fans of the military science fiction film Stargate and its spinoff television and web series including Stargate
Stargate_fandom
Art subculture of My Little Pony fans
The My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom (also known as the brony fandom) has generated a vast body of fan work, including fan art. Fans began creating
Art of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Art_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Study of fandom, fan works, and their related communities
Fan studies is an academic discipline that analyses fans, fandoms, fan cultures and fan activities, including fanworks. It is an interdisciplinary field
Fan_studies
Former anime convention in San Jose, California
AnimeCon '91". Rreviews of Animecon '91. Retrieved 3 April 2026. Tatsugawa, Mike M. (1992-04-20). "Anime Expo '92 April Update". Newsgroup: alt.fandom.cons
AnimeCon
Annual My Little Pony fan convention
$261,005.98. BronyCon Everfree Northwest TrotCon My Little Pony fan convention Charity of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom Hernandez, Jovanny
Ponyville_Ciderfest
Criticism of adult My Little Pony fans
The My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom has faced various criticisms since its emergence in 2010. In the 2010s, much of the criticism centered on
Criticism of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Criticism_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Annual pop culture fan convention in Atlanta
Awards; and the Georgia Fandom Award, renamed in 2008 as the Hank Reinhardt Award, after its first recipient. In 2002, Dragon Con began hosting a parade
Dragon_Con
conventions. These cons typically do not cater to one particular genre (i.e., anime, science fiction, furry fandom, brony fandom, etc.), but instead
List of multigenre conventions
List_of_multigenre_conventions
Personalized animal character created by the furry fandom
anthropomorphic figure (usually an animal) adopted by a member of the furry fandom. Fursonas can provide numerous roles for the creator, such as improving
Fursona
Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 30, 2022. "Smallfoot". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 23, 2024. "Smallfoot". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc
List of Warner Bros. Pictures Animation productions
List_of_Warner_Bros._Pictures_Animation_productions
is sponsored by the Fandom Association of Central Texas and is known for its emphasis on literary science fiction. ArmadilloCon was originally held in
ArmadilloCon
Community of fans of the Harry Potter books and films
The Harry Potter fandom is the community of fans of the Harry Potter books and films who participate in entertainment activities that revolve around the
Harry_Potter_fandom
First furry convention, held from 1989 to 2003
the test gathering in 1989, ConFurence Zero. The convention became well known in mainstream media and among the furry fandom for its sexual themes. Samuel
ConFurence
Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 10, 2022. "Spider-Man". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 2, 2024. "Spider-Man". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc
List of films based on Marvel Comics publications
List_of_films_based_on_Marvel_Comics_publications
Set of American literary and media awards
set of literary and media awards presented annually by Dragon Con. Voted on by fandom, the awards highlight excellence in the speculative categories
Dragon_Awards
Term used by some science fiction fans
the science fiction fan community which stands for "Secret Master(s) Of Fandom". Its coining is generally attributed to long-time science fiction fan and
SMOF
Concept equivalent to furry fandom in Japan
Internet, the fandom has expanded to encompass various online art communities and social networking services. As per a 2013 article, the fandom has at least
Kemonā
My Little Pony pornography
fiction—and clopping for the act of masturbating to clop. The brony fandom (the adult fandom of Friendship Is Magic that emerged on the Internet in the early
Clop_(erotic_fan_art)
2015 American animated film
Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 1, 2026. "Minions". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 24, 2020. Busch, Anita (July 13, 2015). "'Minions'
Minions_(film)
The My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fandom (also known as the brony fandom) has generated a vast body of fan work, including fan music, fan art, fan
List of fan works of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
List_of_fan_works_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
Spanish actress (born 2000)
June 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2020. "Ester Expósito – Credits". TV Guide. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 4 May 2026. Valdez, Cynthia (13 October 2023). "Ester Expósito
Ester_Expósito
Fictional character that one feels attraction to
emerged later as its male equivalent, both terms from the anime and manga fandom have been adopted by various other online media communities to refer to
Waifu
Fan fiction of My Little Pony
Friendship is Magic fandom (also known as the brony fandom) has generated a vast body of fan work, including fan fiction. The fandom's literary output spans
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fan fiction
My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fan_fiction
Ecuador French Guinea Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Global Fandom Reach - 200+ Countries The following is a list of notable active Michael
Michael_Jackson_fandom
of Dragon Ball Z is a popular Internet meme among the English-speaking fandom. Dragon Ball has been cited as inspiration across various different media
Cultural impact of Dragon Ball
Cultural_impact_of_Dragon_Ball
2015. Retrieved January 3, 2017. Ng, Philiana (July 9, 2014). "Comic-Con: MTV's Fandom Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January
2014_MTV_Fandom_Awards
Australian actress (born 1993)
December 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024. "The Hunger Games Wins 'Fandom of the Year' at Comic Con". MTV. 10 July 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February
Alycia_Debnam-Carey
Fan convention in Paris, France
was renamed to Comic-Con on the model of San Diego Comic-Con. Fandom Comic Art Convention Science fiction convention Comic-Con Paris Site Archived 2020-09-21
Comic-Con_Paris
Multi-genre fan convention held in the London Borough of Newham twice yearly
multigenre conventions London Film and Comic Con Hyper Japan Fandom McIntyre, Alex (31 May 2016). "MCM London Comic Con celebrates record-breaking weekend". Wharf
MCM_Comic_Con_London
Folk music of science fiction fandom
culture, genre, and community tied to science fiction, fantasy, and horror fandom and a type of fan labor. The genre has existed since the early 1950s and
Filk_music
Discontinued annual fan convention
to host a con through 2025… we're not going anywhere!" (Tweet) – via Twitter. @BronyCon (July 29, 2018). "For 7 amazing years, this fandom has come together
BronyCon
2011 American film
"Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 8, 2021. "Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope". Metacritic. Fandom,
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope
Comic-Con_Episode_IV:_A_Fan's_Hope
American fan voted awards (2014–2016)
"Comic-Con: MTV's Fandom Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2025-02-09. "Comic-Con 2015:
MTV_Fandom_Awards
the convention committee of that year's DeepSouthCon. Silver, Steven H (April 21, 2013). "Southern Fandom Confederation Elections". SF Site. Archived from
Southern_Fandom_Confederation
Military fans of My Little Pony
Is Magic fandom includes active-duty, retired, and prospective military service members, commonly referred to as military bronies. This fandom subculture—representing
Military_bronies
2025 video game
Dance 2026 Edition". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 15, 2026. "Just Dance 2026 Edition". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved December 15, 2025
Just_Dance_2026_Edition
American comics writer
of Fandom". Alter Ego. Vol. 3, no. 25. pp. 5–8. Schelly, "Introduction," Founders of Comic Fandom, p. 8. Schelly, Bill (January 2007). "The Kaler Con: Two
Dave_Kaler
Personalized pony character created by the brony fandom
Pony: Friendship is Magic—as an alter ego. Similar to fursonas in the furry fandom, ponysonas typically incorporate elements of the creator's personality,
Ponysona
German science fiction convention
FedCon (short for Federation Convention) is a science fiction convention in Germany. It is primarily focused on the Star Trek franchise. FedCon is the
FedCon
Movie and comic convention held in London
(expo) Fandom For the Love of Sci-Fi Hyper Japan List of multigenre conventions London Super Comic Convention Memorabilia (event) MCM London Comic Con Microcon
London_Film_and_Comic_Con
Online communities of My Little Pony fans
Magic, numerous online communities have emerged to support the show's adult fandom (commonly known as bronies). These communities span dedicated websites,
Online communities of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
Online_communities_of_the_My_Little_Pony:_Friendship_Is_Magic_fandom
American animated web series
competitions. The fandom for BFDI is collectively referred to as the object show community, or the OSC. Surette describes the fandom as being "rabid",
Battle_for_Dream_Island
Southern Fandom Confederation Handbook & History. 1997. Retrieved September 23, 2009. NASFiC Official Site Fandom Association of Central Texas "LoneStarCon 1
LoneStarCon_1
American superhero media franchise films
Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 4, 2022. "Ant-Man". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved June 29, 2026. "Ant-Man". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved
List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films
List_of_Marvel_Cinematic_Universe_films
Science fiction convention in California
Fandom, Inc. (SECFI), rallied support for a general science fiction convention in Charlotte. SECFI called upon experience from Cons like StellarCon,
ConCarolinas
First official organization of American comic book enthusiasts and historians
established by Jerry Bails, the "father of comics fandom". A vital player in the development of comics fandom, the ACBFC brought fans of the medium together
Academy of Comic-Book Fans and Collectors
Academy_of_Comic-Book_Fans_and_Collectors
2022 survival film by Scott Mann
Deadpoint, is scheduled to be released in September 2026. Best friends Becky Connor and Shiloh Hunter are climbing a mountain with Becky's husband Dan, who
Fall_(2022_film)
Science fiction fan gatherings
From comics and media fandom, a category of "popular culture" conventions has emerged, such as Comic-Con International and Dragon Con, featuring a wide range
Science_fiction_convention
American entertainment journalist, host and film critic
celebrity interviews. Drake is a recognized "geek culture" personality in fandom circles, and often serves as a panelist, moderator and panel host at major
Grae_Drake
Annual science fiction convention
DeepSouthCon are also members of the Southern Fandom Confederation, but there is no direct relationship between the two organizations. DeepSouthCon 64, 2026
DeepSouthCon
American police procedural drama television series
Bomer as Neal Caffrey, a highly intelligent, charming and multi-talented con artist, forger, and thief, working as both Burke's criminal informant and
White_Collar_(TV_series)
Culture of mocking embarrassing content
Reddit and 4chan, and has been observed to cause the decline of various fandoms when they become labeled as cringe. Cringe culture has extended beyond
Cringe_culture
2025 animated film by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans
the receiving end of [the film's] fandom." Yvonne Kim of The Atlantic said that KPop Demon Hunters transforms fandom "from a hobby into an action of creation"
KPop_Demon_Hunters
2012 American film
Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony (formerly titled BronyCon: The Documentary) is a 2012 documentary film centering on bronies, the adult
Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony
Bronies:_The_Extremely_Unexpected_Adult_Fans_of_My_Little_Pony
English-Irish boy band (2010–2016)
members of the fandom started the organisation Rainbow Direction, aimed at promoting inclusivity for LGBTQ+ fans at the band's concerts. The fandom has often
One_Direction
Public libraries in Arizona, United States
advisory board, and volunteer. Teen programs include MegaMania (an annual fandom con), programming classes, gaming hangouts, and contests for art and poetry
Pima_County_Public_Library
Multi-genre convention in Shreveport, Louisiana
The event showcases comic books, science fiction/fantasy, pop culture and fandom elements, such as horror, anime, manga, animation, toys, collectible card
Geek'd_Con
Fan of the Star Trek franchise
FANDOM CAME TO BE". Beyond Dream Press. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved December 31, 2017. Dormer, D. (Jul 8, 2016). "Vul-con set
Trekkie
Comic convention held annually in Cape Town
March 2026. Renée Downes-Schrikker (3 May 2026). "Comic Con Cape Town 2026 Levels Up: Where Fandom, Family, and Future Talent Collide". AfriKaap Radio. Retrieved
Comic_Con_Cape_Town
Family comedy film series
Heffley, Steve Zahn as Frank Heffley, Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, Connor and Owen Fielding as Manny Heffley, Chloë Grace Moretz as Angie Steadman
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film series)
Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_(film_series)
Informal community for A Song of Ice and Fire, and Game of Thrones
The A Song of Ice and Fire fandom is an international and informal community of people drawn together by George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book
A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire_fandom
2025 film by Adam Carter Rehmeier
Fandango Media. Retrieved June 17, 2026. "Carolina Caroline". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 17, 2026. Philbrick, Jami (June 3, 2026). "Carolina
Carolina_Caroline
2024 American comedy film
Thames and Bobby Cannavale. The film follows Benj and his friends Eddie, Connor and Koosh as they navigate their first weeks as high school freshmen. It
Incoming_(film)
American comic book editor, publisher and critic
Light, founder, and at that time, publisher of The Buyer's Guide for Comics Fandom. Groth and Light were friends before Light published Groth's final issue
Gary_Groth
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
Boy/Male
Indian
Trusted
Male
Hungarian
 Variant spelling of Hungarian András, ANDOR means "man; warrior." Compare with another form of Andor.
Boy/Male
Greek Hungarian Slavic
Defender of man.
Boy/Male
British, English
Property Owner; Laundry-man
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Graceful; Trusted
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Brandon.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Trusted
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English
Son of the Shield
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rand 1, from the Old French oblique case.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Bristol)
English (chiefly Bristol) : status name from the Anglo-Norman French feudal term franchomme ‘free man’ (see Free), composed of the elements franc ‘free’ (see Frank 2) + homme ‘man’ (Latin homo). The spelling has been altered as the result of folk etymological association with the common English place name endings -combe and -ham.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Francom.
Boy/Male
English American
From the long hill.
Surname or Lastname
Hungarian (Lándor)
Hungarian (Lándor) : from the old secular personal name Lándor.English : possibly a variant spelling of Lander.
Boy/Male
English
Variants of Randolph 'Wolf's shield.' Surname.
Boy/Male
English American
Son of Rand.
Surname or Lastname
English or Scottish
English or Scottish : unexplained. Possibly, as Black suggests, a reduced form of Langdon.French : from the old Germanic personal name element Lando (see Land), via the oblique case, Landonis.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Samson.
Male
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Old Norse Arnþórr, ANDOR means "eagle of Thor." Compare with another form of Andor.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly East Anglia)
English (chiefly East Anglia) : patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rand(e) (see Rand 1).
Surname or Lastname
English (Cornwall)
English (Cornwall) : from a pet form of the personal name Sander.Polish : variant of Sędów, a habitational name for someone from places called Sędów in Piotrków and Sieradz voivodeships.
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
Boy/Male
Tamil
Prineet | பà¯à®°à®¿à®¨à¯€à®¤
Content, Satisfied
Boy/Male
Latin
Son of Hector.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Bottom.
Boy/Male
Gaelic
Lives by the bridge over the stream.
Male
English
English name derived from Norman Germanic Hunfrid, HUMPHREY means "giant peace."Â
Boy/Male
Australian, Dutch, German, Teutonic
Warrior; Army Man
Girl/Female
German, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Tamil
A Bird
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Making Right; Making Good; Improvement; Betterment
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Peaceful
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Vishnu
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
FANDOM CON
adv.
In a random manner.
a.
Cruising at random on the ocean.
n.
A fathom.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Ransom
a.
Going at random or by chance; done or made at hazard, or without settled direction, aim, or purpose; hazarded without previous calculation; left to chance; haphazard; as, a random guess.
n.
Extra hazard; chance; accident; random.
n.
To redeem from captivity, servitude, punishment, or forfeit, by paying a price; to buy out of servitude or penalty; to rescue; to deliver; as, to ransom prisoners from an enemy.
n.
Random.
v. i.
To extend or grow at random.
n.
The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration; redemption; as, prisoners hopeless of ransom.
v. i.
To go or stray at random.
imp. & p. p.
of Ransom
n.
Ransom.
n.
Anything driven at random.
n.
A roving motion; course without definite direction; want of direction, rule, or method; hazard; chance; -- commonly used in the phrase at random, that is, without a settled point of direction; at hazard.
n.
To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
adv.
At random; hit or miss. (Obs.)
n.
Distance to which a missile is cast; range; reach; as, the random of a rifle ball.
v. i.
To wander at random; to scatter.