coonskins (Meaning)
coonskins
an article (such as a cap or coat) made of coonskin, the skin or pelt of the raccoon, the fur or pelt of the raccoon
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coonskins Sentence Examples
- The fur traders eagerly acquired coonskins for their luxurious warmth and durability.
- Daniel Boone's coonskin cap became a legendary symbol of the American pioneer.
- The camp was filled with the pungent odor of coonskins being tanned.
- Davey Crockett's coonskin cap gained him fame as a frontier hero.
- The settlers negotiated with the Native Americans for valuable coonskins.
- The attic was adorned with an antique quilt adorned with intricate coonskin appliqués.
- The hunter proudly displayed his prized coonskins as trophies of his exploits.
- Coonskins were used not only for clothing but also for blankets and other household items.
- The coonskin hat was a popular fashion accessory for both men and women in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The legend of the "coonskin bonnet" persists as a symbol of the frontier culture.
FAQs About the word coonskins
an article (such as a cap or coat) made of coonskin, the skin or pelt of the raccoon, the fur or pelt of the raccoon
doeskins, deerskins, racoon, kolinskies, bearskins, sealskins, minks, lambskins, badgers, racoons
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The fur traders eagerly acquired coonskins for their luxurious warmth and durability.
Daniel Boone's coonskin cap became a legendary symbol of the American pioneer.
The camp was filled with the pungent odor of coonskins being tanned.
Davey Crockett's coonskin cap gained him fame as a frontier hero.
