bearskin UK /ˈbɛə.skɪn/US /ˈbɛəɹ.skɪn/ noun3 •The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug.The farmer flayed him as he had the bear, and so he had both bear-skin and fox-skin. — 1886 •A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby. •(old-fashioned) A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats. formsbearskins