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Term: VICARAGE
Definition: A vicarage is the home of a vicar, who is a religious leader in charge of a church. It can also refer to the job or position of being a vicar.
Definition: A vicarage is the house or household of a vicar, or the benefice of a vicar. It can also refer to the position of a vicar.
Example 1: The vicarage was a beautiful old house with a large garden.
Example 2: The church provided a vicarage for the new vicar and his family to live in.
Example 3: The vicarage was left vacant for several months until a new vicar was appointed.
These examples illustrate the different meanings of the term "vicarage." In example 1, it refers to the physical house where the vicar lives. In example 2, it refers to the church-provided housing for the vicar and their family. In example 3, it refers to the position of the vicar and the benefice that comes with it.