bearer

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.

“I promise to pay the bearer on demand.”

A domestic servant or palanquin carrier.

A tree or plant yielding fruit.

“a good bearer”

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

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

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