bearskin
pronunciation
How to pronounce bearskin in British English:
UK [ˈbeəskɪn]
How to pronounce bearskin in American English:
US [ˈberskɪn]
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- Noun:
- the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
- tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
Word Origin
- bearskin (n.)
- from bear (n.) + skin (n.).
Example
- 1. An old bearskin rug lay on the floor .
- 2. Proud : the coldstream guards in their famous bearskin hats are a big attraction for tourists
- 3. You just wait and see once my bearskin is off .
- 4. Don 't sell the bearskin before the bear was caught .
- 5. An animal rights group has said it will follow britain 's queen elizabeth during her visit to canada later this month to protest against the ceremonial bearskin hats worn by her foot guard regiments .