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1.nounA weasel, Mustela erminea, found in northern latitudes; its dark brown fur turns white in winter (apart from the black tip of the tail).
2.nounThe white fur of this animal, traditionally seen as a symbol of purity and used for judges' robes.
3.noun(by extension) The office of a judge.
4.nounA white field with black spots.
5.verbTo clothe with ermine.
6.adjective: In blazon, of the colour hermine (white with black spots).