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noun
Synonym of tithingman: the head of a tithing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: law
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Synonyms: tithingman
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Synonym of tithingman: a peace officer or underconstable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: law
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Synonyms: tithingman
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Old English borsolder, probably from borges (“pledge's”) + ealdor (“elder”). Compare borrow and elder.
