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bearskin

bears·kin

UK/ˈbɛə.skɪn/ US/ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ uncommon dated

noun

1.

the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)

2.

tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

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Origin

From bear + skin.

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