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One who carries a dead weight (6)

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bearer

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'one who carries' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for bearer that I've seen before include "Coffin carrier (one paid on demand?)" , "Carrier to whom cheque may be payable" , "One presenting cheque" , "One who helps to carry something - maybe news" , "One who puts up with" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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