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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.
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