noun
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the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug
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a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army
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a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats
Etymology
Origin of bearskin
Example Sentences
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She was also seen having a close encounter with a dancer dressed as a soldier wearing a bearskin hat during the show, which was broadcast live on ITV.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
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
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
“The girl,” he added, “is lying facedown on a large and beautiful bearskin rug.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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