Word Finder - bearer

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One who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries.

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Someone who helps carry the coffin or a dead body during a funeral procession.

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• pallbearer

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One who possesses a cheque, bond, or other notes promising payment.

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I promise to pay the bearer on demand.

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A domestic servant or palanquin carrier.

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A tree or plant yielding fruit.

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a good bearer

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Someone who delivers a letter or message on behalf of another (especially as referred to in the letter or message).

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A strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page.

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A type or type-high piece of metal interspersed in blank parts to support the plate when it is shaved.

The bearer, Major Baudus, knowing the importance of the manoeuvre which the I.

In 1248, however, he was sent to Norway as the bearer of a message from Louis IX.

If there be no young shoot below, and the bearing branch is short, the shoot at the point of the latter may sometimes be preserved as a fruit bearer, though if the bearing branch be long it is better to cut it back for young wood.

The most famous bearer of the name was the British chieftain who led the native resistance to the Roman invaders in A.D.

Moreover, the queen of England increased his difficulties by making him the bearer of offensive messages to the barons, and by contradictory instructions.

In 1801 an Armenian merchant from Bagdad had appeared as the bearer of credentials from Napoleon, but his mission was mistrusted and came to nothing.

His chief of the staff, Blumenthal, was absent at the royal headquarters, and since the bearer of the order had not been warned of the importance of the despatch he carried, no one roused the prince.

According to de Silva, Elizabeth said that she did not believe in the Letters, and that Lethington, who wrote to Cecil on the 21st of June, and sent a verbal message by the bearer, "had behaved badly in the matter," - whether that of the letters, or in general.

If the bearer be stationary, rain-drops will traverse the tube without touching its sides; if, however, the person be walking, the tube must be inclined at an angle varying as his velocity in order that the rain may traverse the tube centrally.

The earliest recorded bearer .of the name is Mokomba Menamotapam, mentioned by Diogo de Alcacova in 1506 as father of the Kwesarimgo Menamotapam who ruled at that date over Vealanga, a large kingdom that included Sofala.

A Premier Enclosure Badge entitles the bearer to access all main Restaurants.

Oxford is the standard bearer for the whole of the South East region in the UK competition to become European Capital of Culture 2008.

It is obvious that machines simply cannot be the bearer of moral predicates.

Proetus thereupon sent him to Iobates, his wife's father, king of Lycia, with a letter or sealed tablet, in which were instructions, apparently given by means of signs, to take the life of the bearer.

The reserve arbiter shall be appointed by the Constitutional Subcommittee, subject to ratification by a General Meeting, as an appointed office bearer.

You take your armor... The armor bearer was usually a small boy.

The nearest Consols came to being bearer bonds were ' stock certificates to bearer bonds were ' stock certificates to bearer ' .

Thus it is no coincidence that gold as the standard bearer of capitalist ascendancy in circulation paralleled the real subsumption of labor in production.

In this landscape zodiac, Aquarius is not the familiar figure of the Water Bearer.

They pray inwardly at all times; on fixed days they assemble for prayer-meetings, at which they greet each other fraternally with low bows, thereby acknowledging every man as a bearer of the Divine Spirit.

A court of claims sat and a steward was appointed for the coronation of Edward VII.; and during the procession in Westminster Abbey the duke of Marlborough, as steward, carried "St Edward's crown" in front of the bearer of the Bible (the bishop of London), who immediately preceded the king; this function of the steward is of modern origin.

A horseman was seen to leave his tent one night at full gallop; he was the bearer of a letter to Osmgn Bey Hasan, the governor of Kine.

Bearer shares can be issued with exchange control permission.

I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of ten pounds.

Even Turkey refused to accept the status of being Washington 's sword bearer.

Sir John has been a flashlight bearer for the social conscience in science.

Kontakion 13 O holy bearer of the Uncreated Light, blessed through unceasing prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ.

For over 50 years, SI has been the standard bearer for action sports images.

What can you get for the bearer that would both honor your connection and relationship while still providing something of value to them?

Things like ring bearer pillows, unity candles, and containers to use for wedding card boxes can be purchased cheaply from discount and dollar stores.

A cute wedding party t-shirt that says "ring bearer" or "flower girl" is also a festive item to include.

From your best man to the ring bearer, Tuxedo Junction offers great selection and easy solutions for your wedding tux needs.

Although a bride's thoughts may be more focused on her wedding dress than a ring bearer pillow, this accessory is an important part of the ceremony.

Also known as a wedding ring cushion, the ring bearer pillow has long been a wedding custom in many cultures.

The ring bearer or page boy is usually a young child who walks down the aisle carrying a white satin pillow onto which two false rings are displayed.

The majority of ring bearer pillows are designed in a square shape, but you can also find other shapes as well.

If you'd like to honor your dog with walking down the aisle, rest assured you'll be able to find a ring bearer pillow for little fluffy or Buster as well, as a variety of companies, such as Bridal People, offer pet ring pillows.

Dog's or pet's ring bearer cushions are often smaller than standard pillows and come with a harness or strap that can be affixed to your pet with Velcro or some other means.

Most bridal, craft, and card and gift stores carry ring bearer cushions.

Choosing a ring bearer tux for your young man to wear during the wedding can be fun instead of a chore if you keep a few simple tips in mind.

However, you want to get the ring bearer's attire as close to the wedding as possible.

Have the ring bearer measured between four and two weeks before the wedding to ensure the best fit, and consider asking him to wear a dress shirt and tie several times before the wedding so he is used to the feel of formalwear.

Consider putting your ring bearer in a short-pants tuxedo.

Light blue, greens, and sandy beiges make excellent colors for a beach ring bearer tuxedo.

As the bride and groom, perhaps you want your ring bearer to match the entire wedding party.

Ring bearer tuxes can be found just about anywhere.

If your ring bearer is old enough to rent it, this is probably the most affordable option.

Local department stores, bridal salons, children's formalwear shops, and consignment stores are excellent places to begin your search for the ring bearer tuxedo.

From tails to top hats, anything goes when it comes to outfitting the groom, groomsmen, ushers, and even the ring bearer.

Boys who play the role of ring bearer can look dapper in a red tuxedo shirt, too.