Tithingman
Pronunciation : Tith"ing*man
Part of Speech : n.;
Definition : 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.]
pl. Tithingmen (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913