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Webster 1913 Edition
Tithingman
Tith′ing-man
,Noun.
pl.
Tithingmen
. 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.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Tithingman
TI'THINGMAN
,Noun.
1.
The chief man of a tithing; a headborrough; one elected to preside over the tithing.2.
A peace officer; an under constable.3.
In New England, a parish officer annually elected to preserve good order in the church during divine service, and to make complaint of any disorderly conduct.