Vicarage
noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The residence of a vicar. countable
"Atlantic gales constantly buffet Morwenstow, whose seven hamlets together constitute Cornwall's most northerly parish. The village is dotted with trees moulded into weird shapes by the wind, and above the trees rise the vicarage chimneystacks resembling miniature church towers."
- 2 an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector wordnet
- 3 The benefice, duties, or office of a vicar. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"Atlantic gales constantly buffet Morwenstow, whose seven hamlets together constitute Cornwall's most northerly parish. The village is dotted with trees moulded into weird shapes by the wind, and above the trees rise the vicarage chimneystacks resembling miniature church towers."
Etymology
From vicar + -age.
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