vicar of Bray in English

Forms: vicars of Bray [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: In reference to Simon Aleyn, incorrectly said to have kept the vicarage of Bray from 1540 to 1588, during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth. Head templates: {{en-noun|vicars of Bray}} vicar of Bray (plural vicars of Bray)

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        "A person who readily turns their coat to suit the times."
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"vicar of Bray" meaning in English

Noun

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