Meaning of Bearskin | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
   countable, uncountable
2. A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.
   countable
3. A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.
   countable, dated, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The farmer flayed him as he had the bear, and so he had both bear-skin and fox-skin.”

“In the midst stalked the King, his great limbs muffled, like Goldry’s, in a cloak: and it was of black silk lined with black bearskin, and ornamented with crabs worked in diamonds.”

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