CURACY

curacy

(noun) the position of a curate

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

curacy (plural curacies)

The office or position of a curate

Source: Wiktionary


Cu"ra*cy (k"r-s), n.; pl. Curacies (-s. Etym: [See Cure, Curate.]

Definition: The office or employment of a curate.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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