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bearskin

English

Etymology

bear +? skin

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?b??.sk?n/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?b???.sk?n/

Noun

bearskin (plural bearskins)

  1. The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.
  2. A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.
  3. (dated) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats.

Synonyms

  • (ceremonial hat): busby

Translations

See also

  • bearskin on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

  • bare-skin, bareskin, break-ins, breaks in, inbreaks, sea-brink

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busby

English

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)Various theories; probably from the surname Busby.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /?b?z.bi/

Noun

busby (plural busbies or busbys)

  1. A fur hat, usually with a plume in the front, worn by certain members of the military or brass bands.
    • 1895, Robert W. Chambers, The King in Yellow
      They were a fine lot of fellows, in their pale blue, tight-fitting jackets, jaunty busbys and white riding breeches with the double yellow stripe […]
    • 1975, Saul Bellow, Humboldt's Gift [Avon ed., 1976, p. 54]:
      His head was shaped like a busby, a high solid arrogant rock, covered with thick moss.

Coordinate terms

  • (fur hat): bearskin

Translations

See also

  • busby on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
  • shako

Anagrams

  • subby

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