1. a clergyman who assists a vicar or rector in the duties of a parish
Usage: chiefly British; ecclesiastical

1. to serve as a cocurate; to assist in curating or managing
Usage: rare; archaic

Examples

• The cocurate led the evening service at the parish church.
• He worked as a cocurate for five years before becoming vicar.
• The cocurate assisted the rector with pastoral duties throughout the diocese.
• She was appointed cocurate at St. Mary's Church last spring.
• The cocurate visited parishioners and conducted weddings and funerals.