Bearskins

/ˈbɛɹskɪnz/ noun

Definition

The hides or fur of bears, particularly when used to make clothing, rugs, or ceremonial garments; plural of bearskin.

Etymology

Compound of 'bear' and 'skin,' referring to the pelt of a bear; historically significant as material for warmth and as symbolic status markers in many cultures.

Kelly Says

The bearskin hats worn by British royal guards aren't actually bear fur anymore (they switched to synthetic materials), but the tradition preserves the old association of bearskins with royal authority and military prestige that goes back centuries.

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