VICEGERENCY

Etymology

Noun

vicegerency (plural vicegerencies)

The office or position of a vicegerent.

The area ruled by a vicegerent.

Anagrams

• viceregency

Source: Wiktionary


Vice*ge"ren*cy, n.

Definition: The office of a vicegerent. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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