Meaning of 'tithingman'

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Meaning of ‘tithingman’

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tithingman

(O. Eng. Law) The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.

(Law) A peace officer; an under constable.

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.]

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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