Definition of vicar
1
: an ecclesiastical agent: such 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
2
: one serving as a substitute or agent
specifically
: an administrative deputy
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The first known use of vicar was in the 14th century
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