昔時土耳其皇帝等的勒令
Firman \Fir"man\ (? or ?), n.; pl. {Firmans}or. [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}.]