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Firman
Pronunciation : Fir"man ( or )
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Pers. ferman.]
Definition : Defn: 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.]
pl. Firmans or.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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