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bearskin

[ bair-skin ]

noun

  1. the skin or pelt of a bear.
  2. a tall, black fur cap forming part of the dress uniform of a soldier in some armies.


bearskin

/ ˈɛəˌɪ /

noun

  1. the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug
  2. a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army
  3. a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of bearskin1

First recorded in 1670–80; bear 2 + skin
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She was also seen having a close encounter with a dancer dressed as a soldier wearing a bearskin hat during the show, broadcast live on ITV.

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Animal welfare campaigners have claimed it is cruel and unnecessary for the King's Guard to use real fur, saying it takes the fur of one bear to make each bearskin.

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Earlier this year, actor Stephen Fry called for an end to the use of real fur in the bearskin caps worn by the King's Guard, who are seen on duty outside Buckingham Palace.

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That means no bear rugs or selling them to the company that makes the famous, black bearskin hats worn by guards outside London’s Buckingham Palace.

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Mr Pile-Grey took part in dozens of state occasions, tying up his hair to fit into his bearskin.

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