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Undertaker - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Undertaker : \Un`der*tak"er\, n.
1. One who undertakes; one who engages in any project or
business. --Beau. & Fl.
2. One who stipulates or covenants to perform any work for
another; a contractor.
To sign deputations for undertakes to furnish their
proportions of saltpeter. --Evelyn.
In come some other undertakes, and promise us the
same or greater wonders. --South.
3. Specifically, one who takes the charge and management of
funerals.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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