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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vicare-generalschip,) Wickar-generallschip, n. [18th c. Eng. vicar generalship (1714).] The office of Vicar(e)-general(e n. —a1578 Pitsc. I 287/20 (see Generallschip n.).
Wickar generallschip