TITHINGMAN

tithingman. Tithingman, n. a parish officer, an officer to keep order in church

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Tith″ing‐man (?), n.; pl. Tithingmen (�). 1. 1. (O. Eng. Law) The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.
2. 2. (Law) A peace officer; an under constable.
3. 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.