- 1. n. One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries. Source: opted
- 2. n. Specifically: One who assists in carrying a body to the grave; a pallbearer. Source: opted
- 3. n. A palanquin carrier; also, a house servant. Source: opted
- 4. n. A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer. Source: opted
- 5. n. One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the payment of money; as, pay to bearer. Source: opted
- 6. n. 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. Source: opted
- 7. n. someone whose employment involves carrying something Source: wordnet
- 8. n. a messenger who bears or presents Source: wordnet
- 9. n. one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral Source: wordnet
- 10. n. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to them or to whoever holds it Source: wordnet
- 11. One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for thepayment of money; as, pay to bearer. Source: adambom
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