Headborough
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
In English Law. An officer who was formerly the chief officer in a borough, who is now subordinate to the constable. Originally the chief of the tithing, or frank pledge.
St. Arinand, Leg. Power of Eng. 88.
See Decennary.
See Decennary.