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

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bearskin

He was easy to spot standing 6ft 7ins tall but reached the heights of 8ft 6ins in his bearskin.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

That means no bear rugs or selling them to the company that makes the famous, black bearskin hats worn by guards outside London’s Buckingham Palace.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

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

From Washington Times ● May 3, 2023

He also wore tight- fitting leggings of similar materials, a bearskin cap with a chin strap, and shoes constructed from woven grass, tree fibers, and deer hide.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

Another Huntsman, in a heavy cloak of bearskin, crouched beside them.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander