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Definition of Firm
| a. | 1. | Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; - applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. | | 2. | 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. | | 3. | Solid; - opposed to fluid; as, firm land. | | 4. | Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance. | | n. | 1. | 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. | | v. t. | 1. | To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish. | | 2. | To fix or direct with firmness. |
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