BEARER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a messenger who bears or presents
Example: a bearer of good tidings
Categories: Messenger, Courier
Synonyms
Holder, Carrier, Pallbearer, Toter, Bearer
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "bearer" comes from Old English berere, which comes from Middle English berer. Many other languages have similar words:
- Old English: wæterberere
🔗 Related Words
bear – A related word in the same word family.
er – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Old English poetry used alliteration rather than rhyme, influencing how compound words formed.