bearskin

noun

bear·​skin ˈber-ˌskin How to pronounce bearskin (audio)
: an article made of the skin of a bear
especially : a military hat made of the skin of a bear

Examples of bearskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prince William is the honorary Colonel of the Welsh Guards, and wore the regiment's red uniform with a leek symbol on neckline and a traditional bearskin cap with white and green plume. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 For the ceremony, the King wore the tunic of the Guard of Honour Order made of bearskin with a blue garter sash, in honor of the regiment's color being trooped, with the cypher of his mother and predecessor, Queen Elizabeth and decorations of Noble Order military and knight garters. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 Kate's ensemble perfectly matched the plumes worn in the bearskin caps by the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 The image showed the Queen giggling next to Philip, dressed in his military uniform, complete with a tall bearskin hat. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 26 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for bearskin 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bearskin was before the 12th century

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“Bearskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bearskin. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bearskin

noun
bear·​skin ˈba(ə)r-ˌskin How to pronounce bearskin (audio)
ˈbe(ə)r-
: an article made of the skin of a bear

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