Vicar Definition & Meaning

vicar
noun
  1. a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
  2. (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel
  3. (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

"Vicar" in song lyrics

See how vicar is used in real songs:

  • "Or the catholics who passed down the mark from the vicar"
    Boogiemonsters — Mark of the Beast II (R.S.V.)
  • "hanney vicar"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "vicar"

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