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; vicar, -age
Example Sentences
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Chafer was 17 years old when he carried Lorraine, whom he was related to through marriage, to the grounds of a vicarage in Derby.
From BBC
His Honour Judge Philip Satman told Beater he was guilty of a "profound and grave breach of trust", adding that it was "noteworthy that some of the offences took place within the vicarage".
From BBC
During this time she and her three daughters were left homeless, moving from hotel to hotel and even being housed in a vicarage.
From BBC
And then you go quietly back to the vicarage.
From New York Times
The couple, both priests, lived together at their vicarage in the village of Finedon.
From BBC
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