noun
bearskin
Bearskin (noun) means a bear's skin, especially one used as a rug.
noun
1
A bear's skin, especially one used as a rug.
"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."
— Eric Rücker Eddison, The Worm Ouroboros: A Romance (1922)
2
A tall fur hat worn on ceremonial occasions by some British soldiers.
3
A thick, rough woollen fabric used for coats.
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Etymology
Formed from bear and skin.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bearskin?
"bearskin" (noun) means a bear's skin, especially one used as a rug.
What is another word for bearskin?
Other words for "bearskin" include busby, shako.
What are the different meanings of bearskin?
"bearskin" has 3 main meanings: 1. A bear's skin, especially one used as a rug; 2. A tall fur hat worn on ceremonial occasions by some British soldiers; 3. A thick, rough woollen fabric used for coats.
