Tithingman /(?)/

Tith·ing·man

Tithingman

n.

pl. Tithingmen

  1. The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. (O. Eng. Law)
  2. A peace officer; an under constable. (Law)
  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.]