headborough

English

Etymology

From head (“chief”) + borough

Noun

headborough (plural headboroughs)

  1. (historical, law) Synonym of tithingman: the head of a tithing.
  2. (historical, law) Synonym of tithingman: a peace officer or underconstable.

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