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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.