vicar of Bray en · NOUN
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.
Meanings
- A person who readily turns their coat to suit the times.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vicars of Bray | Number=Plur | lexicographic |