headborough (plural headboroughs)
(historical, law) synonym of tithingman: the head of a tithing.
(historical, law) synonym of tithingman: a peace officer or underconstable.
• boroughhead
Source: Wiktionary
Head"bor*ough, Head"bor*row n.
1. The chief of a frankpledge, tithing, or decennary, consisting of ten families; -- called also borsholder, boroughhead, boroughholder, and sometimes tithingman. See Borsholder. [Eng.] Blackstone.
2. (Modern Law)
Definition: A petty constable. [Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 November 2024
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