The above observations show that âRing Around the Rosieâ is a âsinging-gameâ or a âplay-party song,â both of which are names for childrenâs dance songs. Plague theorists say itâs still possible that the plague was the original meaning, and that children pressed the rhyme into service for their games and dances.
Catholic Dictionary. Term. VICAR FORANE. Definition. An experienced priest appointed by a bishop to exercise limited jurisdiction over a specific part of a diocese. He is charged with the care of the sick clergy, presides at conferences, superivses clerical discipline and diocesan property as well as other similar matters.
noun. The vicar of this parish. The vicar of this parish. The definition of a vicar is a religious official who acts in place of another, or the priest of a Church of England parish, or a minister in charge of an Episcopalian chapel in the United States.plural vicars). 1  In the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes. 2  In the Roman Catholic and some other churches, a cleric acting as local representative of a higher ranking member of the clergy.