vicar-general

English

Noun

vicar-general (plural vicars-general)

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

Derived terms
  • vicar-generalship
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