Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - hostage

ˈhɔstɪdʒ n. 1 a person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition. 2 a pledge or security. øa hostage to fortune an acquisition, commitment, etc., regarded as endangered by unforeseen circumstances. øøhostageship n. [ME f. OF (h)ostage ult. f. LL obsidatus hostageship f. L obses obsidis hostage]