vicar-general

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.
  2. In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

Word forms

vicar-general vicars-general

Derived words

vicar-generalship
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