Definitions

1. noun

A deputy or assistant to a shire reeve or sheriff in medieval England, often responsible for collecting taxes and administering local justice.

“In 13th-century England, the vicecomes was responsible for ensuring the collection of taxes from local landowners.”

2. noun

A deputy to a bishop, especially in medieval England, responsible for administrative duties.

“The vicecomes assisted the bishop in managing the church’s finances and overseeing its properties.”