Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vicar-general

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.37 in modern English

Syllables: vi-car--gen-er-al
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.

noun

In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.

Inflected Forms

vicars-general (plural)

Phrases

vicar-generalship

Questions

What does vicar-general mean?: An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop.

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