Main Entry: vic·ar

Pronunciation: \ˈvi-kər\

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 \-ˌship\ noun