headborough

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English

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Etymology

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From head (chief) + borough.

Noun

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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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