Vicar-general
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vicar-general is a noun meaning (Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.
Meaning
(Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.
Word Forms
- vicars-general
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vicar-choral, vicar, archdeacon, vicarate, subvicar, vicarship.
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