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bearer

bea·rer

UK/ˈbɛəɹə/ US/ˈbɛɹɚ/ fairly common

noun

1.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

  • “the bonds were transmitted by carrier”
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2.

a messenger who bears or presents

  • “a bearer of good tidings”
3.

one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral

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4.

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

  • “the bond was marked”
  • “'”
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Origin

Possibly an occupational surname for a carrier or porter, from Middle English berere, but no evidence has been found that this surname became hereditary. Alternatively, it could be a variant of other surnames, such as Berrier, Berrow, or Berard.

Phrases

  • arms bearer
  • bearer bond
  • Bearer English
  • bearer note
  • bearer of bad news
  • boat bearer
  • cross bearer
  • cup bearer

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