a. | 1. | Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; - applied to the matter of bodies; |
2. | Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; | |
3. | Solid; - opposed to fluid; | |
4. | Indicating firmness; | |
n. | 1. | The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; |
v. t. | 1. | To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish. |
2. | To fix or direct with firmness. |