Bearskin
noun
The skin or fur of a bear, often used to make hats or clothes.
The mountaineer wore a bearskin hat to keep warm.

Often appears as...
- bearskin hat
- bearskin rug
noun
A tall black fur cap, typically worn by members of some military units.
The guards of the Buckingham Palace are recognized by their bearskin hats.

Often appears as...
- bearskin cap
- bearskin guard
noun
The skin or fur of a bear, often used to make hats or clothes.
The mountaineer wore a bearskin hat to keep warm.

Often appears as...
- bearskin hat
- bearskin rug
noun
A tall black fur cap, typically worn by members of some military units.
The guards of the Buckingham Palace are recognized by their bearskin hats.

Often appears as...
- bearskin cap
- bearskin guard
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Cultural Symbol
Bearskin often symbolizes ruggedness or wilderness, ideal for outdoor or historical contexts.

In the novel, the trapper's bearskin coat emphasized his life in the wild.
Luxury Indication
Items made from bearskin can suggest luxury and expense, associated with high quality.

The billionaire's mansion featured an enormous bearskin rug in the lounge.
Not Everyday Wear
Bearskin clothing is not common attire; it's more a novelty or for specific purposes.

He wore a bearskin coat for the themed party, not for daily use.
Cultural Symbol
Bearskin often symbolizes ruggedness or wilderness, ideal for outdoor or historical contexts.

In the novel, the trapper's bearskin coat emphasized his life in the wild.
Luxury Indication
Items made from bearskin can suggest luxury and expense, associated with high quality.

The billionaire's mansion featured an enormous bearskin rug in the lounge.
Not Everyday Wear
Bearskin clothing is not common attire; it's more a novelty or for specific purposes.

He wore a bearskin coat for the themed party, not for daily use.
Cultural Symbol
Bearskin often symbolizes ruggedness or wilderness, ideal for outdoor or historical contexts.

In the novel, the trapper's bearskin coat emphasized his life in the wild.
Luxury Indication
Items made from bearskin can suggest luxury and expense, associated with high quality.

The billionaire's mansion featured an enormous bearskin rug in the lounge.
Not Everyday Wear
Bearskin clothing is not common attire; it's more a novelty or for specific purposes.

He wore a bearskin coat for the themed party, not for daily use.
Quote examples
Nicholas Haslam
English Designer
I have always aspired towards other people's looks. When I was young, I loved teddy boys; I thought they looked wonderful. Then I was a cowboy in Arizona, really for the clothes! I had a ranch for five years; I had chaps made of bearskin.

Quote examples
Nicholas Haslam
English Designer
I have always aspired towards other people's looks. When I was young, I loved teddy boys; I thought they looked wonderful. Then I was a cowboy in Arizona, really for the clothes! I had a ranch for five years; I had chaps made of bearskin.

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