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One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries. |
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Specifically: One who assists in carrying a body to the
grave; a pallbearer. |
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A palanquin carrier; also, a house servant. |
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A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer. |
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One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the
payment of money; as, pay to bearer. |
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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. |