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Webster 1913 Edition


Firman

Fir′man

(? or ?)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Firmans
(#)
or
(#)
.
[Pers.
fermān
.]
In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; – generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to insure him protection and assistance.
[Written also
firmaun
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Firman

FIR'MAN

,
Noun.
An Asiatic word, denoting a passport, permit, license, or grant of privileges.