In Saxon law. Tbe head or chlef officer of a borough; chief of the frankpledge tithing or decennary. This office was afterwards, when the petty con-stableship was created, united with that of-flce
In Saxon law. Tbe head or chlef officer of a borough; chief of the frankpledge tithing or decennary. This office was afterwards, when the petty con-stableship was created, united with that of-flce