Meaning of tithingman | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The chief of a tithing.
   historical
2. A ruler or leader of ten men; a decurion.
   obsolete
3. A peace officer; an underconstable.
   UK
4. 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.
   US, historical
5. A tithe proctor: a collector of tithes.

Examples

“[...] We that are wisely mounted higher Than constables, in curule wit, When on tribunal bench we sit, Like speculators, should foresee, From Pharos of authority, Portended mischiefs farther than Low proletarian tything-men [...]”

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