Obs. [OE. bǽrman, f. bǽr BIER, ber-an to bear + MAN.] A bearer, carrier or porter.

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c. 1000.  Ælfric, Josh. iii. 15. Þa bærmenn ʓesetton heora fottest.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 3317. We habbet bermen; & birles inowe.

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a. 1300.  Havelok, 876. Þe bermen let he alle ligge, And bar þe mete to þe castel. Ibid., 885. Bermen, bermen, hider swiþe!

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