Английский Этимологический словарь - terra firma
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Terra firma
terra firma
- 1605, from Mod.L. terra firma "part of the Italian mainland ruled by Venice," lit. "firm land," from L. terra "earth, land" (probably related to torrere "dry up, parch," hence "dry land," as opposed to sea) + firma "firm," fem. of firmus (see firm (adj.)). Meaning "the land" (as distinct from "the sea") is first attested 1693.
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~ n Latin, usually humorous land rather than sea or air (We were glad to be back on terra firma again.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2.
If you describe the ground as terra firma, you mean that it feels safe in contrast to being in the air or at sea. ...his relief on finding himself once more on terra firma. N-UNCOUNT ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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noun Etymology: New Latin, literally, solid land Date: 1638 dry land ; solid ground ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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