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(<i>n.</i>) One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries.<p>2. (<i>n.</i>) Specifically: One who assists in carrying a body to the grave; a pallbearer.<p>3. (<i>n.</i>) A palanquin carrier; also, a house servant.<p>4. (<i>n.</i>) A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer.<p>5. (<i>n.</i>) One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the payment of money; as, pay to bearer.<p>6. 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