Firm — Defs

01 a. 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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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.
“Under spread ensigns, moving nigh, in slow But firm battalion.” — Milton.

“By one man's firm obediency fully tried.” — Milton.
3.
Solid; -- opposed to fluid; as, firm land.
4.
Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.

Syn. Compact; dense; hard; solid; stanch; robust; strong; sturdly; fixed; steady; resolute; constant.

02 n. The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm…

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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.

03 v. t. To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.

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To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.[Obs.]
“And Jove has firmed it with an awful nod.” — Dryden.
2.
To fix or direct with firmness.[Obs.]
“He on his card and compass firms his eye.” — Spenser.