n. 1. One who undertakes; one who engages in any project or business. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who stipulates or covenants to perform any work for another; a contractor. [ 1913 Webster ]
To sign deputations for undertakes to furnish their proportions of saltpeter. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
In come some other undertakes, and promise us the same or greater wonders. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Specifically, one who takes the charge and management of funerals. [ 1913 Webster ]