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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Tith·ing·man n.; pl. Tithingmen
 1. O. Eng. Law The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing.
 2. Law 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.]
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