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† firˈmation Obs.
[ad. L. *firmātiōn-em, n. of action f. firmāre to make firm, f. firmus firm.]
1. The action of making firm or fixing steadily.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. iv. i. 179 If we define sitting to be a firmation of the body upon the Ischias.
2. Ratification, confirmation.
1684T. Hockin God's Decrees 153 The incarnation, passion, and resurrection of our blessed Saviour..being the firmation and seal of all. |