Definitions for: Undertaker


[n] one whose business is the management of funerals



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: funeral director, funeral undertaker, mortician

See Also: embalmer, skilled worker, trained worker

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