\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.