A type of thick, shaggy fabric or fur skin, historically used in military uniforms and ceremonial dress.
From Old Norse 'berserkr' elements combined with English 'skin,' referring to the rough pelts worn by Norse warriors or the fabric imitating such wear.
British military bearskins for the Queen's Guard—those iconic tall fuzzy hats—might descend from this ancient tradition of warriors wearing animal skins as badges of ferocity and toughness!
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