tithingman

Tith"ing*man, n.; pl. Tithingmen (. 1. (O. Eng. Law) Defn: The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. 2. (Law) Defn: A peace officer; an under constable. 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.]

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