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bearer
noun
Someone whose employment involves carrying something
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ˈbɛəɹə
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noun
Someone whose employment involves carrying something
“The bonds were transmitted by carrier”
noun
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
“The bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’”
noun
A messenger who bears or presents
“A bearer of good tidings”
noun
One of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
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The bonds were transmitted by carrier
The bond was marked ‘payable to bearer’
A bearer of good tidings
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