coonskin

[ koon-skin ]

/ ˈkunˌskɪn /

the pelt of a raccoon.

an article of clothing made of coonskin, especially a cap with a tail.

made of coonskin: a coonskin cap.

Origin of coonskin

An Americanism dating back to 1615–25; coon + skin

coon's age, coonass, cooncan, cooner, coonhound, coonskin, coontie, coony, coop, coop., cooper

Then leaving an order for supplies at the store, I had Coonskin ride my new burro to the blacksmith.

On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck |R. Pitcher Woodward
Pod's mouth was a flame of fire, but aimed more at Coonskin than at me.

On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck |R. Pitcher Woodward
Coonskin, too, I had fitted out completely; besides I gave him a sum of money and an honorable discharge.

On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck |R. Pitcher Woodward
Then I told it to Pod, and he gave it to Coonskin, who snorted like a colt over a horse chestnut.

On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck |R. Pitcher Woodward

Coonskin began picketing the donkeys, and promised to follow.

On a Donkey's Hurricane Deck |R. Pitcher Woodward

coonskin

/ (ˈkuːnˌskɪn) /

the pelt of a raccoon

a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back

US an overcoat made of raccoon