n. small polecat used in catching rabbits, rats, etc. v. 1 hunt with ferrets. 2 (often foil. by out, about, etc.) rummage; search out (secrets, criminals, etc.). [Latin fur thief]
n. small polecat used in catching rabbits, rats, etc. v. 1 hunt with ferrets. 2 (often foil. by out, about, etc.) rummage; search out (secrets, criminals, etc.). [Latin fur thief]