Bearskin

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Bearskin \Bear"skin`\, n.
     1. The skin of a bear.
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     2. A coarse, shaggy, woolen cloth for overcoats.
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     3. A cap made of bearskin, esp. one worn by soldiers.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  bearskin
       n 1: the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
       2: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial
          occasions [syn: {busby}, {shako}]