The Vicar of Nibbleswicke Glossary

The Vicar of Nibbleswicke Glossary

vicar

A priest in the Anglican church.

consternation

A feeling of panic and distress.

parishioners

The members of a particular church.

devout

Expressing sincere faith in religious belief.

dyslexia

A learning disability manifested by problems reading and pronouncing words.

splendid

Considered to have attained a magnificence or brilliance.

in harness

Occurring while at work or in a state of employment.

verger

An attendant to the office duties of a church leader.

vestige

The sign of something which used to exist but is no longer found.

dormant

A sustained period of inactivity.

peculiar

Something strangely unusual or offbeat.

subconsciously

Characterized by occurring without the specific intent or desire of the person.

fervent

Ardent and passionate.

footed

Having been the one to pay for something.

mufti

The casual clothing worn by someone who is usually seen in a uniform of some kind.

barmy

British slang for someone who is acting deranged or unhinged.

chalice

An oversized ornamental goblet usually reserved for ritual or rite.

malice

An expression of malevolent and bitter animosity toward.

peppering

To sprinkle one thing liberally into another.

zany

Funny as a result of being absurdly clownish.

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