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bearer

Syllabification: (bear·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈbe(ə)rər/

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Definition of bearer

noun

  • 1a person or thing that carries or holds something:I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings [in combination]:a flag-bearer
  • a carrier of equipment on an expedition.
  • a person who carries the coffin at a funeral; pall-bearer.
  • 2a person who presents a check or other order to pay money:promissory notes payable to the bearer
  • [as modifier] payable to the possessor:bearer bonds

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Definition of bearer in the British & World English dictionary