bearskin

2 definitions found

bearskin - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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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bearskin - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  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: bearskin, busby, shako]