Borsholder

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of tithingman: the head of a tithing. historical
  2. 2
    Synonym of tithingman: a peace officer or underconstable. historical

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tithingman

Etymology

From Old English borsolder, probably from borges (“pledge's”) + ealdor (“elder”). Compare borrow and elder.

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peace officer

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