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ferretMain Entry: 1fer·ret Pronunciation: \ˈfer-ət\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English furet, ferret, from Anglo-French firet, furet, from Vulgar Latin *furittus, literally, little thief, diminutive of Latin fur thief — more at furtive Date: 14th century 1 a : a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat b : black-footed ferret — fer·rety \-ə-tē\ adjective
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