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n. (pl. same or ermines) 1 the stoat, esp. when in its white winter fur. 2 its white fur, used as trimming for the robes of judges, peers, etc. 3 Heraldry a white fur marked with black spots. øøermined adj. [ME f. OF (h)ermine prob. f. med.L (mus) Armenius Armenian (mouse)]