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Carrick-bend

CARRICK-BEND, n. [See Carry.] 1. One who carries; that which carries or conveys; also, a messenger. 2. One who is employed to carry goods for others for a reward; also, one whose occupation is to carry goods f...

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CARRICK-BEND, n. [See Carry.]

1. One who carries; that which carries or conveys; also, a messenger.

2. One who is employed to carry goods for others for a reward; also, one whose occupation is to carry goods for others, called a common carrier; a porter.

3. A pigeon that conveys letters from place to place, the letters being tied to the neck.

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