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bearskin

American

[bair-skin] / ˈbɛərˌskɪn /

noun

the skin or pelt of a bear.
a tall, black fur cap forming part of the dress uniform of a soldier in some armies.

bearskin British

/ ˈbɛəˌskɪn /

noun

the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug
a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army
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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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

Mr Pile-Grey took part in dozens of state occasions, tying up his hair to fit into his bearskin.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2023

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

Grenadiers they were, in bearskin caps, coat tails buttoned back to show their white breeches.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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