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

Example Sentences

Animal welfare campaigners have claimed it is cruel and unnecessary for the King's Guard to use real fur, saying it takes the fur of one bear to make each bearskin.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Heir to the throne Prince William and government ministers also attended the welcome ceremony, where the king and president inspected rows of soldiers from the Scots Guards in grey tunics and bearskin hats.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 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

Maester Aemon was seated in the back of it, huddled in a bearskin that made him look as small as a child.

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