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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firmament, n. [e.m.E. (c 1250) and OF. firmament, L. firmāmentum.]
1. The vault of heaven.c1420 Wynt. v. Prol. 45.
Thir are the twa gret lychtis set In myddys off the firmament 1456 Hay I. 283/20.
Sum callis the colour azure, hafand the colour of the firmament a1500 Rauf C. 241.
I se the firmament fair vpon ather syde 1549 Compl. 54/17.
The mune … is the maist admirabil sterne of the firmament a1605 Montg. Misc. P. li. 26.
The asteres cleir … Quhilk in the sterrie firmament wes fixit
2. A firm support.1562-3 Winȝet I. 70/3.
Sen the haly Catholik Kirk is … the pillar and firmament (or estabilising) of veritie
