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Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial;
hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm
muscles, firm wood. |
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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. |
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Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land. |
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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. |
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To fix or direct with firmness. |