Firm

·adj To fix or direct with firmness.

II. Firm ·superl Solid;

— opposed to fluid; as, firm land.

III. Firm ·superl Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.

IV. Firm ·adj To Fix; to Settle; to Confirm; to Establish.

V. Firm ·superl Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid;

— applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.

VI. Firm ·adj 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.

VII. Firm ·superl 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.