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bearer
noun bear·er \ˈber-ər\
: a person who bears or carries something
finance : a person who has a check or order for payment
Full Definition of BEARER
: one that bears: as a : porter 1 b : a plant yielding fruit c : pallbearer d : one holding a check, draft, bond, or other order for payment especially if marked payable to bearer —often used attributively <bearer bonds>
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First Known Use of BEARER
13th century
BEARER Defined for Kids
bearer
noun bear·er \ˈber-ər\
Definition of BEARER for Kids
1
: someone or something that bears, supports, or carries <She was the bearer of bad news.>
2
: a person who has a check or an order for payment
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