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Trimming on robe I claim uncertainly? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

ermine

This clue might be a double definition.

'trimming on robe i' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both substances as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'claim uncertainly?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

(Other definitions for ermine that I've seen before include "Ceremonial fur" , "Animal with brown fur that turns white in winter" , "garb for nobility" , "Winter fur of the stoat" , "'Trimming on royal robes, say (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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