Meaning

• A small carnivorous mammal of the Old World that resembles a weasel, Martes zibellina, from cold regions in Eurasia and the North Pacific islands, valued for its dark brown fur (Wikipedia).

• The marten, especially Martes americana (syn. Mustela americana).

• The fur or pelt of the sable or other species of martens; a coat made from this fur.

• An artist's brush made from the fur of the sable (Wikipedia).

• A black colour on a coat of arms (Wikipedia).

• A dark brown colour, resembling the fur of some sables.

• (in the plural, sables) Black garments, especially worn in mourning.

Meaning

• Of the black colour sable.

• : In blazon, of the colour black.

• Made of sable fur.

• Dark, somber.

• Dark-skinned; black.