Bore over meaning in this sentence

[NewUser2018]

But a light was still showing in the small shop that bore over its window the name of Baxter.

 

[GoesStation]

"Bore" is the past simple of to bear. In this context it means "carried": a shop with a light in its window had, or carried, or "bore", the word "Baxter" above the window.

 

[Rover_KE]

NewUser2018, always tell us the source and author of any text you quote, please.