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One of the [[fur]]s used as a [[tincture]] ([[colour]]) in [[heraldry]]. It consists of white (''[[argent]]'') ermine spots on a black (''[[sable]]'') field. As the name implies, it is the inverse of ''[[ermine]]''.

'''Counter-ermine''' is one of the [[fur]]s used as a [[tincture]] ([[colour]]) in [[heraldry]]. It consists of white (''[[argent]]'') ermine spots on a black (''[[sable]]'') field. As the name implies, it is the inverse of ''[[ermine]]''.


In literature, counter-ermine is called ''ermines'', but the longer name is used to help stave off confusion and typos.
In literature, counter-ermine is called ''ermines'', but the longer name is used to help stave off confusion and typos.

Revision as of 01:11, 11 June 2004

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Counter-ermine is one of the furs used as a tincture (colour) in heraldry. It consists of white (argent) ermine spots on a black (sable) field. As the name implies, it is the inverse of ermine.

In literature, counter-ermine is called ermines, but the longer name is used to help stave off confusion and typos.