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vicarly

American  
[vik-er-lee] / ˈvɪk ər li /

adjective

  1. of, pertaining to, suggesting, or resembling a vicar.

    vicarly duties; a vicarly manner.

Etymology

Origin of vicarly

First recorded in 1590–1600; vicar + -ly

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