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bearer
[ bair-er ]
/ ˈbɛər ər /
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bearer
/ (ˈbɛərə) /
noun
a person or thing that bears, presents, or upholds
a person who presents a note or bill for payment
(formerly, in Africa, India, etc)
- a native carrier, esp on an expedition
- a native servant
See pallbearer
the holder of a rank, position, office, etc
(modifier) finance payable to the person in possessionbearer bonds
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