Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TITH-ING-MAN
TITH-ING-MAN, n. [tithing and man.]
- The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. Blackstone.
- A peace officer; an under constable.
- In New England, a parish officer annually elected to preserve good order in the church during divine service, and to make complaint of any disorderly conduct.
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