Plural for a person or thing that carries or holds something
“It should not be surprising, then, that the bearer of the bad tidings that research in psychology does not validate ESP, is usually not greeted with enthusiasm.”
Plural for a person who presents a cheque or other order to pay money
“Because membership shares can't be sold on the open market, they aren't liquid and there is no way to confer upon the bearer expected present value of the firm's future earnings.”
Plural for a carrier of equipment on an expedition
“The professional ivory hunter generally carried his large medium-bore rifle while on foot and had his gun bearer carry the heavy rifle.”
Plural for a person who employed to perform (typically domestic) duties for others
Plural for an advocate or proponent of an idea, cause or policy
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