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A bearskin hat

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From bear +‎ skin.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɛə.skɪn/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/
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Noun

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bearskin (countable and uncountable, plural bearskins)

  1. (countable, uncountable) The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
    • 1886, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, translated by H.L. Brækstad, Folk and Fairy Tales, page 113:
      The farmer flayed him as he had the bear, and so he had both bear-skin and fox-skin.
  2. (countable) A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.
  3. (dated) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.

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