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noun
The chief of a tithing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: law
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Synonyms: borsholder, decener, headborough
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A ruler or leader of ten men; a decurion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
A peace officer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: law
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Synonyms: underconstable
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, historical
Qualifier: Maryland and New England dialect
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noun
A collector of tithes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: titheman, tithe-man, tithe proctor
Antonyms: none provided
History
From tithing + -man.
