curacy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the office, appointment, or period of service of a curate, including the stipend attached to the post

   The rural curacy offered a modest stipend and responsibility for two small churches.

Formed from curate + -cy. Curate comes from Medieval Latin curatus, 'one responsible for spiritual care,' from Latin cura, 'care'; curacy therefore names the curate's office, tenure, or appointment.

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