01 n. The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.
pl.
Tithingmen
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1.
The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.(O. Eng. Law)
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2.
A peace officer; an under constable.(Law)
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3.
A parish officer elected annually to preserve good order in the church during divine service, to make complaint of any disorderly conduct, and to enforce the observance of the Sabbath.[Local, U. S.]