2 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Firman \Fir"man\ (? or ?), n.; pl. {Firmans}or. [Pers. ferm[=a]n.] 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}.] [1913 Webster] From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]: FIRMAN. A passport g ranted by the Great Mogul, to captains of foreign vessels, to trade within the territories over which he has jurisdiction; a permit.
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