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- [bair-skin]
- /ˈbɛərˌskɪn/
- /ˈbeə.skɪn/
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- [bair-skin]
- /ˈbɛərˌskɪn/
Definitions of bearskin word
- countable noun bearskin A bearskin is a tall fur hat that is worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions. 3
- countable noun bearskin A bearskin is the skin and fur of a bear. 3
- noun bearskin the pelt of a bear, esp when used as a rug 3
- noun bearskin a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army 3
- noun bearskin a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats 3
- noun bearskin the pelt, fur, or hide of a bear 3
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Origin of bearskin
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; bear2 + skin
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Parts of speech for Bearskin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bearskin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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Top questions with bearskin
- how to make a bearskin rug?
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