Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Bearskin \Bear"skin`\, n.
   1. The skin of a bear.

   2. A coarse, shaggy, woolen cloth for overcoats.

   3. A cap made of bearskin, esp. one worn by soldiers.

Source : WordNet®

bearskin
     n 1: the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
     2: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial
        occasions [syn: {busby}, {shako}]