"bear sign" meaning in All languages combined

See bear sign on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bear sign (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang, dated) doughnuts Tags: US, dated, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bear_sign-en-noun-qIdNZKDY Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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