TITHINGMEN

Noun

tithingmen

plural of tithingman

Source: Wiktionary


TITHINGMAN

Tith"ing*man, n.; pl. Tithingmen (.

1. (O. Eng. Law)

Definition: The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.

2. (Law)

Definition: 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.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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