borsholder

English

Etymology

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

Noun

borsholder (plural borsholders)

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

References

• “borsholder”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.