 bearer |
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| 1. | [ noun ] someone whose employment involves carrying something | |
| Synonyms: | carrier toter | |
| Examples: | "the bonds were transmitted by carrier" |
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| Related terms: | traveler lug | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a messenger who bears or presents | |
| Examples: | "a bearer of good tidings" |
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| Related terms: | messenger bear | |
| 3. | [ noun ] one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral | |
| Synonyms: | pallbearer | |
| Related terms: | mourner bear | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it | |
| Synonyms: | holder | |
| Examples: | "the bond was marked `payable to bearer'" |
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| Related terms: | capitalist holder collector ticket_holder tenant bear | |
| Similar spelling: |
Berrier |
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