What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carries family hat worn on ceremonial occasions (8)" mean?

The definition is "hat worn on ceremonial occasions". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEARS (synonym="Carries") + KIN (synonym="family") = BEARSKIN The answer is BEARSKIN.

Carries family hat worn on ceremonial occasions (8)

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