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noun
- 1. the pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug or wrap: "a white bearskin rug"
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The meaning of BEARSKIN is an article made of the skin of a bear; especially : a military hat made of the skin of a bear.
A bearskin is a tall fur hat that is worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions.
Define bearskin. bearskin synonyms, bearskin pronunciation, bearskin translation, English dictionary definition of bearskin. n. 1. Something, such as a rug, made from the skin of a bear. 2. A tall military hat made of black fur. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...
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.
A bearskin is a tall fur cap derived from mitre caps worn by grenadier units in the 17th and 18th centuries. Initially worn by only grenadiers, bearskins were later used by several other military units in the 19th century.
Definitions of bearskin. noun. the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug) see more. noun. tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions. synonyms: busby, shako. see more.
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