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countable and uncountable, plural bearskins
(countable, uncountable) The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug. quotations examples
The farmer flayed him as he had the bear, and so he had both bear-skin and fox-skin.
1886, Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, translated by H.L. Brækstad, Folk and Fairy Tales, page 113
(countable) A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby. examples
(dated) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats. examples