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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firme, v. [e.m.E. firme, fyrme (1510), L. firmāre.] tr. To confirm. —14.. Acts I. 106/2.
Wit ȝe that … thru the auctorite of our kyngdome thir wythin wryttyn statutis ar maid & firmyt [L. firmata]