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Meaning of bearer in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛrər/
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Noun
bearer
Definitions
1.
someone whose employment involves carrying something
Examples
« the bonds were transmitted by carrier »
2.
a messenger who bears or presents
Examples
« a bearer of good tidings »
3.
one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
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
Examples
« the bond was marked 'payable to bearer' »