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bearskin

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈbɛə.skɪn/
  • US: /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, dated, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: busby, shako

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hat, chapeau, lid

5

noun

Meaning 5

the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fur, pelt

History

Etymology

From bear + skin.

Across languages

Translations

18 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: berenpels — pelt of a bear
  • Dutch: berenvacht — pelt of a bear
  • German: Bärenfell — pelt of a bear
  • Greek: αρκουδοτόμαρο (arkoudotómaro) — pelt of a bear
  • Irish: craiceann béir — pelt of a bear
  • Italian: pelliccia d'orso — pelt of a bear
  • Italian: pelle d'orso — pelt of a bear
  • Lakota: matȟóha — pelt of a bear
  • Polish: skóra niedźwiedzia — pelt of a bear
  • Romanian: blană de urs — pelt of a bear
  • Unami: màxkwi xès — pelt of a bear
  • Welsh: croen arth — pelt of a bear
  • Dutch: berenmuts — tall ceremonial hat
  • Italian: colbacco — tall ceremonial hat
  • Polish: bermyca — tall ceremonial hat
  • Welsh: cap croen arth — tall ceremonial hat
  • Polish: gruby materiał płaszczowy — coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats
  • Spanish: bayetón — coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats
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