noun
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the residence or benefice of a vicar
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a rare word for vicariate
Etymology
Origin of vicarage
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at vicar, -age
Example Sentences
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When injury brought a premature end to his playing career in 1990, he remained at Vicarage Road and became a coach before being appointed manager in 1996 when Taylor became director of football.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Liverpool trailed 2-1 at the interval, but Salah scored in the second half, with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino also on the scoresheet that day in a 3-3 draw at Vicarage Road.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Warsh also received $1.55 million from GoldenTree Asset Management, $750,000 from Cerberus Capital Management, and $650,000 from Heitman LLC, all for consulting work conducted through his personal advisory firm, Vicarage LLC.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Vaccines will also be available at the Vicarage Lane Clinic in Ashford.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
"Percival Wemys Madison, The Vicarage, Harcourt St. Anthony, Hants, telephone, telephone, tele-" As if this information was rooted far down in the springs of sorrow, the littlun wept.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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