n.
Pronunciation: ' vi-k ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin vicarius, from vicarius vicarious
Date: 14th century
1 : one serving as a substitute or agent specifically : an administrative deputy
2 : an ecclesiastical agent: as a : a Church of England incumbent receiving a stipend but not the tithes of a parish b : a member of the Episcopal clergy or laity who has charge of a mission or chapel c : a member of the clergy who exercises a broad pastoral responsibility as the representative of a prelate
– vic · ar · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun