bearskin

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug or covering

   The remembered smell seemed to come from an old bearskin.

2. 2
   noun

   a tall fur ceremonial hat worn by guards in some British regiments

   The guards wore black bearskins during the parade.

A compound of bear + skin. The word first denoted a bear's pelt and later also named the tall military hat traditionally made from such fur.

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