An apparent defeat that is in some important sense a real victory.

plural of vice-principal

An assistant principal or deputy headteacher.

Harking back to the Victorian era or fashions.

Someone with neo-Victorian characteristics; a conservative.

The biogeographical theory that vicariance is responsible for the differences between species.

A person who readily turns their coat to suit the times.

The rank or role of vice admiral.

(Christianity) An assistant, whether cleric or lay, at an English cathedral, especially in connection with the music.

(Christianity) An official performing the work of an archdeacon under the bishop. / (Christianity) In the English Church, an officer assisting the bishop, the chancellor of the diocese.