The Natural History of Weasels & Stoats , by C.King says that the Erimne is the Fur trades name for what in the USA we call the Short tailed Weasel and in the UK is termed the Stoat. It used to describe the winter color of the coat, that was used by the nobility of Europe, and the American Indians to decorate there clothing and headgear. [Posted in FML issue 1472]