Ferret

ferret, n. A kind of narrow tape. — Ferret, fer' ret, n. (Gla Mamif.) The iron used to try melted matter, to see if it is fit to work, and to make the rings at the mouths of bottles. fur, Ferrule, feVril or fer'rool, n. A ring of metal round the end of a cane, handle, etc., to prevent splitting. v. t.