VICARIAL

vicarial

(adjective) of or relating to or characteristic of a vicar

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

vicarial (comparative more vicarial, superlative most vicarial)

Of or pertaining to a vicar

Delegated; vicarious

Source: Wiktionary


Vi*ca"ri*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. vicarial.]

1. Of or pertaining to a vicar; as, vicarial tithes.

2. Delegated; vicarious; as, vicarial power.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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