Bearer

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1. Noun

One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries.

2. Noun

Specifically: One who assists in carrying a body to the grave; a pallbearer.

3. Noun

A palanquin carrier; also, a house servant.

4. Noun

A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer.

5. Noun

One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the payment of money; as, pay to bearer.

6. Noun

A strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page; also, a type or type-high piece of metal interspersed in blank parts to support the plate when it is shaved.
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