\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.]