Wēa'sel, n.

noun

n. [A-S. wesle, Dan. väsel, Sw. vessla, L. Ger. wesel, weselle, D. wezel, O. H. Ger. wisala, wisila, wisula, M. H. Ger. wisele, N. H. Ger. wiesel.] (Zoöl.) A small quadruped of the genus Mustela (M. vulgaris), about six inches in length, with a tail about two inches long. It is remarkable for its slender form and agile movements. It preys upon small animals, as moles, rats, mice, and the like. Baird.

An engraved illustration of a bridled weasel standing on the ground with grasses behind it. — Bridled Weasel.