bearer

n. 1. One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries. “Bearers of burdens.” 2 Chron. ii. 18. “The bearer of unhappy news.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Specifically: One who assists in carrying a body to the grave; a pallbearer. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A palanquin carrier; also, a house servant. [ India ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. (Com.) One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the payment of money; as, pay to bearer. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Print.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]