▪ I.firme,a.Her. (See quot. 1889.) 1688R. Holme Armoury i. v. §31 A Cross Patee Entyre (or Fixed or Firme).1889Elvin Dict.Her. 61 Firme, a term used for a cross pattée, when it extends to each side of the shield: the same as a cross pattée throughout, or entire. ▪ II.firme var. of forme Obs., first.