vicary

/vɪˈkɛəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a vicar’s deputy or assistant, especially one responsible for the management of the vicar’s estate.

“The vicary was tasked with overseeing the church’s finances and properties.”

2. proper noun

a place-name, especially in England.

“The village of Vicary in Hampshire has a rich history dating back centuries.”

Synonyms

  • chaplain
  • vicar

Antonyms

  • heretic
  • schismatic