The Collaborative International Dictionary
Firmans
Firman \Fir"man\ (? or ?), n.; pl. Firmansor. [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.]
Wiktionary
firmans
n. (plural of firman English)