What does bearskin mean?

Definitions for bearskin
ˈbɛərˌskɪnbearskin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bearskinnoun

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

  2. bearskin, busby, shakonoun

    tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

Wiktionary

  1. bearskinnoun

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

  2. bearskinnoun

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

  3. bearskinnoun

    A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.

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  1. bearskin

    A bearskin is a tall fur cap, typically made from black bear fur, worn as part of a ceremonial military uniform, especially by certain regiments such as guards and drummers in various countries. Beyond military use, the term can also refer to the pelt of a bear in general, which has historically been used in making warm clothing or rugs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Bearskinnoun

    the skin of a bear

  2. Bearskinnoun

    a coarse, shaggy, woolen cloth for overcoats

  3. Bearskinnoun

    a cap made of bearskin, esp. one worn by soldiers

Wikidata

  1. Bearskin

    A bearskin is a tall fur cap, usually worn as part of a ceremonial military uniform. Traditionally, the bearskin was the headgear of grenadiers, and it is still worn by grenadier and guards regiments in various armies.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bearskin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bearskin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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