in Zoology. See URSUS, MAMMALIA Index.

Sea-BEAR. See PHOCA, MAMMALIA Index.

in Astronomy. See URSA, ASTRONOMY Index.

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 Swits had done him, and in favour of the abbey of St Gal. To the collar of the order hung a medal, on which was represented a bear raised on an eminence of earth.

BEAR'S-Breath. See ACANTHUS, BOTANY Index.

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 tables of princes.

BEAR'S Grease was formerly esteemed a sovereign remedy against cold disorders, especially rheumatisms. 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.