Beâr'er, n.

n. [See BEAR.] 1. One who bears, sustains, or carries. “Bearers of burdens.” 2 Chron. ii. 18. “A bearer of unhappy news.” Dryden.

2. Specifically, one who assists in carrying a body to the grave; a pall-bearer. “The bearers have a profitable fee.” Taylor.
3. (Arch.) That which supports any body in its place, as a post, a wall, or a stud. Garil.
4. (Com.) One who holds a check, note, draft, or other order for the payment of a sum of money; as, pay to bearer.
5. (Her.) A figure in an achievement, placed by the side of a shield, and seeming to support it;— generally the figure of a beast.
6. (Hort.) A tree or plant yielding fruit; as, a good bearer. Boyle.