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bearskin
/ ˈbɛəˌskɪn /
noun
- the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug
- a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army
- a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats
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Example Sentences
They stood at attention in their tartan kilts, white leggings and bearskin hats as a Marine band struck up “Hail to the Chief.”
Then suddenly he would shift shotgun for rifle and come home with a bearskin in the wagon.
Their heads were bare, but one or two of them wore bearskin bands.
Consequently they were able to build themselves fine houses and wear "kacalyas" trimmed with bearskin.
At first I thought he was a wild animal, because he wore around his waist and over his shoulders a ragged piece of bearskin.
The Bearskin-woman heard them leaving the lodge, and rushed out into the open, only to tread on the prickly pears.
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