bearer
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɛɹɝ// UK //bˈeəɹɐ// bear·er
n. the person who carries or delivers something, such as a message or a letter. You might see this word in old stories or formal documents.
n. a person who carries, delivers, or presents something, especially a message, document, or payment. Formal register; often found in fixed phrases like 'bearer of news'.
The bearer of the letter looked very tired.
The bearer of the official document handed it directly to the manager.
As the bearer of bad news, he delivered the verdict with a heavy heart and averted eye.
From Middle English berer, berere, from Old English berere (attested in Old English wæterberere (“waterbearer”)), equivalent to bear + -er.