bearskin

[ bair-skin ]

/ ˈbɛərˌskɪn /

the skin or pelt of a bear.

a tall, black fur cap forming part of the dress uniform of a soldier in some armies.

Origin of bearskin

First recorded in 1670–80; bear² + skin

He sat bending slightly forward, his feet on the bearskin covering the floor, a gilt ash receiver on a shelf in front of him.

The White Terror and The Red |Abraham Cahan
I had got a bearskin blanket from the indians which is necessary to keep out the cold at this season.

Crooked Trails |Frederic Remington
"Powder and lead," he replied, taking a heavy bundle wrapped in deerskin from beneath his bearskin overcoat.

The Masters of the Peaks |Joseph A. Altsheler
Soon the street was filled with bearskin caps worn by ruddy, green-eyed, flat-nosed persons.

Luna Benamor |Vicente Blasco Ibez

"My feet's cold," said the old man, and Duc wrapped a bearskin round his legs.

Romany of the Snows |Gilbert Parker

bearskin

/ (ˈbɛəˌskɪn) /

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