vicar choral

American  

noun

Anglican Church.

plural

vicars choral

1. a member of the clergy or a layperson in a cathedral who sings certain parts of the service.

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Etymology

Origin of vicar choral

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Of course, of course," said the vicar choral with a very solemn air; "of course you are.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

Does a priest's surplice differ from that worn by a lay vicar, or vicar choral?

From Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853. A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

He had asked after Mr Arabin at the cathedral library, and an officious little vicar choral had offered to go and see whether he could be found at Dr Stanhope's.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

"And so would Mrs. Proudie," said the vicar choral.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony

"And Canterbury and York," said the vicar choral modestly.

From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony