Definition of Bearskins

1. Noun. (plural of bearskin) ¹

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Definition of Bearskins

1. bearskin [n] - See also: bearskin

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bearskins

bearnaise
bearnaise sauce
bearproof
bearproofed
bearproofing
bears
bears down
bears on
bears out
bears up
bears upon
bears witness
bearship
bearsite
bearskin
bearskins
bearthite
beartrap
beartraps
bearward
bearwards
bearwood
bearwoods
beast of burden
beast of prey
beastdom
beasted
beasten

Literary usage of Bearskins

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Laws and Ordinances of New Netherland, 1638-1674 by New York (State)., Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan (1868)
"... England or towards the Swedes at flw South, to Virginia or to Fatherland; under penalty of confis- Penalty, cation of all Beavers, Otters. Bearskins ..."

2. Societies of the Plains Indians by Clark Wissler (1916)
"Among their regalia were four bearskins, a grizzly, cinnamon, ... \Mien all are ready, the leader designates two men from each side, to wear the bearskins. ..."

3. Memorials of Beverley Minster: The Chapter Act Book of the Collegiate Church by Arthur Francis Leach (1903)
"Bearskins. 14. Canon of S. Michael's. 15. Canon of S. James's. 16. ... Chantry priests to find stalls where there is a vacancy among Bearskins or vicars ..."

4. The Romance of Savage Life: Describing the Life of Primitive Man, His by George Francis Scott Elliot (1908)
"The barbarian laid down so many bearskins and amber beads, ... Then he staggered towards the boat with the bearskins. Sara's father cautiously paddled in, ..."

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