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.
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.
