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terra firma (iou)



terra firma noun phr. E17.
[Latin = firm land.]
a. The territories on the Italian mainland which were subject to the State of Venice. obsolete exc. Hist. E17.
b. The northern coastland of S. America (Colombia), as distinguished from the W. Indies. Also, the isthmus of Panama. rare. M18-E19.
A mainland or continent, as distinct from an island etc. M17-E18.
The land as distinguished from the sea; dry land; firm ground. L17.
Landed estate; land. joc. & colloq. L17-E18.