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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fermitie, n. [ME. fermeté (a 1450), OF. fermeté.] Strength, stability. —1588 Waus Corres. II. 417.
For the mair fermitie heiroff baith the saidis partiis ar content … that thir presentis be registrat
