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[ fur-muhn, fer-mahn ] / ˈfɜr mən, fərˈmɑn /
noun, plural fir·mans.an edict or administrative order issued by or in the name of a Middle Eastern sovereign (formerly by an Ottoman Turkish sultan). Origin of firman1610–20; <Turkish ferman<Persian farmān Words nearby firmanfiring range, firing squad, firkin, firm, firmament, firman, firmer chisel, firmer gouge, firmware, firn, firnification Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for firmanFirman reckons that he loses about two friends a year to climbing-related accidents. Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing|Scott C. Johnson|July 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST There is no solace in the adage that ‘at least he died doing what he loved,’” Firman told me, “It sucks and it will happen. Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing|Scott C. Johnson|July 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST The more important dynamic at work, Firman said, is the longer-term process of elemental self-discovery that can happen. Michael Ybarra’s Death Underscores the Allure and Dangers of Solo Climbing|Scott C. Johnson|July 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST Miss Firman was called from the room, and Mr. Gryce found himself left for a few moments alone. Hand and Ring|Anna Katharine Green
In fact, in the firman which he has since sent us, we are mentioned as "nobles." The Lands of the Saracen|Bayard Taylor To the requisitions contained in this firman it was incumbent upon those to whom it was addressed to pay implicit obedience. Visits To Monasteries in the Levant|Robert Curzon The Turkish Government gave me a firman, which was practically a passport to go where I pleased. The Treasure of the Tigris|A. F. Mockler Ferryman Miss Firman came around and touched Mr. Gryce on the shoulder. Hand and Ring|Anna Katharine Green
British Dictionary definitions for firman
nounan edict of an Oriental sovereign any authoritative grant of permission Word Origin for firmanC17: from Persian fermān Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |