(thing) by EverybodysCyclopedia Wed Apr 02 2003 at 22:21:22

Bear's Grease, the fat of bears, esteemed as of great efficacy in nourishing and promoting the growth of hair. The unguents sold under this name, however, are in a great measure made of hog's lard or veal fat, or a mixture of both, scented and slightly colored.

Entry from Everybody's Cyclopedia, 1912.

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