vic
A priest who is in charge of a local church
- noun
- /vɪk/
- UK
- The vic organized a charity event to raise funds for local families in need.
Examples
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"Better than shitting in the vic's shoes," Parker said.
Fiction book (1999) -
The parishioners were excited to welcome their new vic to the community.
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After the service, the vic greeted everyone at the church entrance.
Synonyms
vicarship
vsvic
9.9
The job of a leader who cares for a local church
is an informal personal name for the priest who leads a parish
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vic is a friendly short form of vicar, the priest who looks after a local church. That's why calling someone the vic means you are talking about the parish priest.