bearskin

American  

[bair-skin] / ˈbɛərˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin or pelt of a bear.

2. a tall, black fur cap forming part of the dress uniform of a soldier in some armies.

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bearskin British  

/ ˈbɛəˌskɪn /

noun

1. the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug

2. a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army

3. a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats

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Etymology

Origin of bearskin

First recorded in 1670–80; bear ² + skin

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Example Sentences

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bearskin

Agnew mailed Merriam a single tooth, but the bearskin had already been sent to someone in Korea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Hundreds of Coldstream Guards throwing their bearskin hats into the air and shouting “hip, hip hooray!”

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023

After a military parade for representatives of the Commonwealth who are taking part in the Coronation, a captain in the Maldives National Defence Force tried on a bearskin hat belonging to a British Guardsman.

From BBC ● May 4, 2023

Brass bands and soldiers in bearskin hats will troop through the streets.

From Washington Times ● May 3, 2023

Bowen Marsh came next, bundled up in a bearskin.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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