One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries. / Someone who helps carry the coffin or a dead body during a funeral procession. / One who possesses a cheque, bond, or other notes promising payment.

plural of bearer

plural of Bearer

A surname originating as an occupation.

Alternative form of cupbearer

One who carries a flag, especially at a ceremony. / One who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it.

plural of standard-bearer

A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard). / (figuratively) A person who visibly leads.

(law) A negotiable loan instrument payable to its holder (bearer) by the issuer according to preset conditions. The owner must safeguard bearer bonds to prevent loss; interest is usually paid by coupon redemptions.

Alternative spelling of swordbearer