| firm 1 (fûrm) adj. firm·er, firm·est 1. Resistant to externally applied pressure. 2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue: firm muscles. 3. Securely fixed in place: Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm. 4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution: a firm voice. 5. Constant; steadfast: a firm ally. 6. a. Not subject to change; fixed and definite: a firm bargain; a firm offer. b. Unfluctuating; steady: Stock prices are still firm. 7. Strong and sure: a firm grasp. tr. & intr.v. firmed, firm·ing, firms To make or become firm. Often used with up. adv. firmer, firmest Without wavering; resolutely: stand firm. [Middle English ferm, from Old French, from Latin firmus; see dher- in Indo-European roots.] firm  ly adv.firm ness n. |
| firm 2 (fûrm) n. 1. A commercial partnership of two or more persons, especially when unincorporated. 2. The name or designation under which a company transacts business. [Italian firma, from firmare, to ratify by signature, from Medieval Latin firm  re, from Latin, to confirm, from firmus, firm; see dher- in Indo-European roots.] |
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