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tithingman

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  1. 1. n. The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A peace officer; an under constable. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. 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. Source: opted
  4. 4. 1. (O. Eng. Law) The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. 2. (Law) 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
  5. 5. The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected topreside over the tithing. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n. The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. n. A peace officer; an under constable. n. 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. Source: ecdict

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