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Term: ERMINE
Definition: Ermine is a special kind of fur that comes from white weasels. It is used to decorate the robes of important judges in England. When we say "ermine," we might also be talking about the job of being a judge.
Definition: Ermine (pronounced "er-min") refers to the fur trimmings made from the coats of white weasels called "ermine" that adorn the official robes of English judges. It can also refer to the station or judgeship of a judge.
The first example illustrates the use of ermine as a fur trimming on a judge's robe. The second example illustrates the use of ermine as a station or judgeship that someone can achieve through hard work and dedication.