Bearskins

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of hide or pelt from a bear, often used in fashion or decoration
2. A traditional piece of fur clothing made from the fur of a bear, typically worn for warmth
3. An object crafted from bear fur, often displayed in homes or used ceremonially

Etymology: Bearskins is simply the plural of "bearskin," a compound of "bear" and "skin." The plural of "bearskin" is formed in the ordinary way, adding -s to the noun. The compound itself is ancient in English: "bear" comes from Old English "bera," and "skin" from Old Norse "skinn," which replaced the native Old English "hyd" in everyday use. The combined term is recorded in English centuries before its fashionable uses became common.