Firm, v. t. [OE. fermen to make firm, F. fermer, fr. L. firmare to make firm. See Firm, a.] 1. To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.
And Jove has firmed it with an awful nod. Dryden.
2. To fix or direct with firmness.
He on his card and compass firms his eye. Spenser.