vicar
vicarship
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a word derived from
vicar.
Example Sentences
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Herrick had probably accepted the vicarship as he would have accepted a lieutenancy in a troop of horse—with an eye to present emolument and future promotion.
From Ponkapog Papers by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
You have often spoken in the stead of Destiny, with nations to abide your verdict; and in so doing have both graced and hallowed your high vicarship.
From Chivalry by James Branch Cabell
He thought in 1833 of standing as candidate for the vicarship of Enfield, but did not obtain it.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 by Mary Lamb
Vicarage and vicarship have also the short i in the first syllable.
From Every-Day Errors of Speech by L. P. Meredith
Demetrios deplored the loss of a formidable adversary, and jeered at the fact that the vicarship of heaven had been settled by six hens.
From Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship by James Branch Cabell
