(law, historical) A condition of being held as surety for a pledge, as to appear before a magistrate for trial after release from gaol.

Capable of being hosted.

Alternative spelling of hostage-taker

plural of hostage-taker

plural of hostage taker

One who is responsible for capturing one or more people and using their detainment and the threat to their well-being as a means of gaining power and leverage in the pursuit of their interests.

(botany) Resembling a Hosta (Asparagaceae:Agavoideae).

A man's wife, children, etc.

simple past tense and past participle of hostage

present participle of hostage