I. ˈbi(ə)r, ˈbiə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English bere, from Old English bǣr, bēr; akin to Old Saxon & Old High German bāra bier; derivative from the stem of Old English beran to carry — more at bear
1. archaic : a framework (as a litter or stretcher) for carrying ; also : handbarrow
2. : a stand on which a corpse or coffin is placed or carried to the grave ; sometimes : a coffin and the stand on which it is placed
3. archaic : the place where someone is buried : grave , sepulcher
II.
variant of beer