Bearer (Noun)
Meaning 1
One of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
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 `payable to bearer'".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
A messenger who bears or presents; "a bearer of good tidings".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 4
Someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier".
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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A messenger was employed by the company as a bearer of sensitive documents between the headquarters and branch offices.
- The bearer of a high-ranking official's ceremonial mace was tasked with solemnly preceding the dignitary into the conference room.
- She was the official bearer of the national flag during the opening ceremony of the athletic competition.
- In medieval times, the lord's personal bearer was responsible for carrying his sword and shield into battle.
- The postal service hired him as a bearer of mail to deliver packages to rural areas inaccessible by automobile.