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undertaker
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Undertaker \Un`der*tak"er\, n.
1. One who undertakes; one who engages in any project or
business. --Beau. & Fl.
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2. One who stipulates or covenants to perform any work for
another; a contractor.
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To sign deputations for undertakes to furnish their
proportions of saltpeter. --Evelyn.
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In come some other undertakes, and promise us the
same or greater wonders. --South.
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3. Specifically, one who takes the charge and management of
funerals.
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