Meaning & Definition of Bearer in English
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Bearer
/bɛrər/
noun
1. Someone whose employment involves carrying something
- "The bonds were transmitted by carrier"
synonym:
- carrier,
- bearer,
- toter
2. A messenger who bears or presents
- "A bearer of good tidings"
synonym:
- bearer
3. One of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
synonym:
- pallbearer,
- bearer
4. 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'"
synonym:
- holder,
- bearer