Tith"ing*man (?), n.; 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.]
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