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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ferme, adv. [ME. ferme (c 1340), f. Ferme,a.] Firmly. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 2053.
All thir poyntis … As thai ware tretyd … to be haldyn ferme or lele 1456 Hay I. 85/27.
He that … has his hert ferme sett to sustene all adversitee c1552 Lynd. Mon. 473.
Euerilk man he sall releue, Quhilk in his blude dois ferme beleue
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