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affermen

Pronunciation: /aˈfɛrmən/

“affermen” is a Middle English word. Its 5 meanings in English:

verb

  1. To decide upon; to ratify.
  2. To confirm (a statement or claim)
  3. To claim or assert.
  4. To take an oath.
  5. To make fixed or secure.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French afermer, from Latin affirmō; equivalent to a- + fermen.

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