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affirmed
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Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Affirm \Af*firm"\ ([a^]f*f[~e]rm"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Affirmed (-f[~e]rmd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Affirming .] [OE. affermen, OF. afermer, F. affirmer, affermir, fr. L. affirmare; ad + firmare to make firm, firmus firm. See Firm .] To make firm; to confirm, ...
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vb. (en-past of: affirm )
Usage examples of affirmed.
I was a lusus naturae, she affirmed, as a village schoolmistress: she was sure my previous history, if known, would make a delightful romance.
Every indication affirmed that the three were neither inside the castle nor outside it.
Lady Eneida detailed the twists and turns of ancestry that made him eligible, and affirmed that she and the Fironese people were more than willing to have him.
Ayrlyn affirmed as she dismounted and led the chestnut to the downstream area just before the brook vanished into the thicket again.
Altogether it may be affirmed, that although four-fifths of the present century have passed away, slave-traffic in Africa has been increased rather than diminished.
There was no doubt that the amateur naturalist was well acquainted with the habits of white ants, and if, as he affirmed, the insects had instinctively quitted their abode on account of some approaching danger, Dick asked himself whether it was safe or prudent for his party to remain.
And they said farther she should live because in the beginning, they said, the woman should bring forth in pain and wherefore they that were of this imagination affirmed how young Madden had said truth for he had conscience to let her die.
Irish, the seaman bold affirmed, staring still in much the same way and nodding.
Then stood up all the Diabolonians that were present, and affirmed these things to be true.
Wherefore he beginneth his tale with the power and strength of Mansoul, and affirmed that it was impregnable.
Miles, the master, affirmed that he would do very well if he had fewer cakes and sweetmeats sent him from home.
But unluckily the Varens, six months before, had given me this filette Adele, who, she affirmed, was my daughter.
They affirmed that she had even divined their thoughts, and had whispered in the ear of each the name of the person she liked best in the world, and informed them of what they most wished for.
These affirmed that it was pleasure enough to have the privilege of again looking on Mr.
Rochester affirmed I was wearing him to skin and bone, and threatened awful vengeance for my present conduct at some period fast coming.