zoology. See Ursus.

Sea-Bear. See Phoca.

astronomy. See Ursa.

Order of the Bear was a military order in Switzerland, erected by the Emperor Frederick II. in 1213, by way of acknowledgment for the service the Swiss had done him, and in favour of the abbey of St. Gall. To the collar of the order hung a medal, on which was represented a bear raised on an eminence of earth.

Bear's-Breech, in botany. See Acanthus.

Bear's-Flesh was much esteemed by the ancients: even at this day, the paw of a bear salted and smoked is served up at the table of princes.

Bear's Grease, was formerly esteemed a sovereign remedy against cold disorders, especially rheumatism. It is now much used in dressing ladies and gentlemen's hair.

Bear's Skin makes a fur in great esteem, and on which depends a considerable article of commerce, being used in houfings, on coach-boxes, &c. In some countries, clothes are made of it, more especially bags wherein to keep the feet warm in severe colds. Of the skins of bears cubs are made gloves, muffs, and the like.