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Firmer (?)] superl. Firmest.] [OE.
ferme, F. ferme, fr.L. firmus; cf. Skr.
dharman support, law, order, dh(?) to hold fast, carry.
Cf. Farm, |
Fixed;
hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; --
applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm
muscles, firm wood.
Not easily excited or disturbed;
unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not
easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm
believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.
Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as,
firm land.
Indicating firmness; as, a firm
tread; a firm countenance.
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The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts
business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house;
as, the firm of Hope *** Co.
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To fix] to
settle; to confirm; to establish.
To fix or direct with firmness.
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