borsholder

Thirty-one days were allowed them for producing the criminal; and if that time elapsed without their being able to find him, the borsholder, with two other members of the decennary, was obliged to appear, and, together with three chief members of the three neighboring decennaries,

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743

The borsholder summoned together his whole decennary to assist him in deciding any lesser differences which occurred among the members of this small community.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743

And no man could change his habitation without a warrant or certificate from the borsholder of the tithing to which he formerly belonged.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743

If he fled, either before or after finding sureties, the borsholder and decennary became liable to inquiry, and were exposed to the penalties of law.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743

When any person, in any tithing or decennary, was guilty of a crime, the borsholder was summoned to answer for him; and if he were not willing to be surety for his appearance, and his clearing himself, the criminal was committed to prison, and there detained till his trial.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743

If the borsholder could not find such a number to answer for their innocence, the decennary was compelled by fine to make satisfaction to the king, according to the degree of the offence. [

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John David Hume 1743