One cannot always overcome a powerful adversary.

Alternative form of don't count your chickens before they're hatched

The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug. / A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby.

plural of bearskin

(mineralogy) A monoclinic white mineral containing arsenic, beryllium, hydrogen, and oxygen.

The character or personality of a bear.

(vulgar) The excrement of a bear.

plural of bearship

Wearing a bearskin, or a bearskin hat.

A town in East Dunbartonshire council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NS5372).