affermen

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Verb

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affermen

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

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: affirm

References

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