Vicar A priest of a parish, the predial tythes whereof are impropriate or appropriated; that is, belong either to a chapter, religious house, &c. or to a layman, who receives them, and only allows the vicar the small tythes, or a convenient salary.
Vicar A priest of a parish, the predial tythes whereof are impropriate or appropriated; that is, belong either to a chapter, religious house, &c. or to a layman, who receives them, and only allows the vicar the small tythes, or a convenient salary.