headborough
/ˈhɛdb(ə)rə/Now historical
noun
In Anglo-Saxon and later medieval England: the chief member of a tithing or borrow in a system of frank-pledge. Later: a parish officer having the same role and function as a petty constable.
- Recorded earliest in attributive use..
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Inquisition Post Mortem. From head + borrow.