An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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firm
  دش  
deš
Fr.: ferme  

  1. Having a solid structure that resists pressure.

    1. Solidly or securely fixed in place.

Etymology (EN): M.E. ferm, from O.Fr. ferm “strong, vigorous; healthy, sound; steadfast,” from L. firmus “strong, steadfast, stable,” from PIE root *dher- “to hold firmly, support.”

Etymology (PE): Deš (Hamadâni) “firm, steady,” (Ilâmi) dež “intact, entire,” (Hamadâni) daj “intact, full,” (Šuštari) dec “full,” may be related to Proto-Ir. *dar- “to hold, keep;” Av. dār- “to hold, keep;” Pers./ Mid.Pers. dâštan/dâr- “to have, hold, keep;” cf. Skt. dhar- “to hold, keep, preserve;” L. firmus “firm, steady, as above.”