borsholder

English

Etymology

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

Noun

borsholder (plural borsholders)

(historical, law) Synonym of tithingman: the head of a tithing.
(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.

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