First Known Use: 14th century
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vicar
noun vic·ar \ˈvi-kər\
: a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a particular church and the area around it
: a pastor's assistant in an Episcopalian or Lutheran church
Full Definition of VICAR
1
: one serving as a substitute or agent; specifically : an administrative deputy
2
: an ecclesiastical agent: as a : a Church of England incumbent receiving a stipend but not the tithes of a parish b : a member of the Episcopal clergy or laity who has charge of a mission or chapel c : a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of a prelate
— vic·ar·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Origin of VICAR
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin vicarius, from vicarius vicarious
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VICARSHIP Defined for Kids
vicar
noun vic·ar \ˈvi-kər\
Definition of VICAR for Kids
: a minister in charge of a church who serves under the authority of another minister
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