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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Firme, Fyrme, n.1 [med. L. firma.] = Ferme n. Also attrib. with bere. —1500 Ayr Friars Pr. Chart. 67.
The malis, firmeys, or annuallis of the said tenement 1550 Reg. Cupar A. II. 72.
Thay payand ȝeirlie … fyftene bollis ane pec gude and sufficient beir for thar firme Ib. 95.
Payand … xvij bollis of firme bere 1574 Edinb. Test. III. 99.
To his said maister for his firmes of the crop
