tithingman noun5 •(historical) The chief of a tithing. •(US, historical) 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. •(UK) A peace officer. •A collector of tithes. •(no longer used) A ruler or leader of ten men; a decurion. formstithingmen