n. [ AS. teó&unr_;ung. ] 1. The act of levying or taking tithes; that which is taken as tithe; a tithe. [ 1913 Webster ]

To take tithing of their blood and sweat. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (O. Eng. Law) A number or company of ten householders who, dwelling near each other, were sureties or frankpledges to the king for the good behavior of each other; a decennary. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Tithingmen 1. (O. Eng. Law) The chief man of a tithing; a headborough; one elected to preside over the tithing. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) A peace officer; an under constable. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. 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. [ Local, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]