English Explanatory Dictionary

borsholder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

borsholder borsholders

Etymology

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

Synonyms

tithingman
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