Category:Tithingman

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

1. (o. Eng. Law)

Defn: the chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to Preside over the tithing.

2. (law)

Defn: 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.]