Hypertext Webster Gateway: "bearskin"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Bearskin \Bear"skin`\, n.
1. The skin of a bear.
2. A coarse, shaggy, woolen cloth for overcoats.
3. A cap made of bearskin, esp. one worn by soldiers.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (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}]
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