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Hostage
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A hostage is a person or entity which is held bi ane o twa belligerent pairties tae the ither or seized as security for the carryin oot o an agreement, or as a preventive meisur against war.
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A hostage is a person or entity which is held bi ane o twa belligerent pairties tae the ither or seized as security for the carryin oot o an agreement, or as a preventive meisur against war.