tithe

Speech parts

1. tithe - Noun

2. tithe - Adjective

3. tithe - Verb

Meaning

A tenth; the tenth part of anything; specifically, the tenthpart of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges.

Hence, a small part or proportion.

Tenth.

To levy a tenth part on; to tax to the amount of a tenth; to pay tithes on.

Tp pay tithes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

levy rate successful tithing decimation charge tax collection demand duty offering contribution custom tribute gift
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Antonyms

release assistance evil compensate disadvantage steal
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Hypernyms

levy bill charge pay offering impose

Phrases with the word

tithe out

Derivatives

tithed tithing

Anagrams

Hiett

Examples

Although she left the church officially, she still tithes Source: Internet

He tithed his income to the Church Source: Internet

The wool was tithed Source: Internet

The church was tithed Source: Internet

Canute, however, was beginning to realise that the imposition of the tithe on Danish peasants and nobles to fund the expansion of monasteries and churches and a new head tax (Danish:nefgjald) had brought his people to the verge of rebellion. Source: Internet

Above: A view of one of the two inner courtyards, which is formed by the connection of the tithe barn (L) and the piggery (R). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

titfucker tith tithable tithe barn tithe out tithe proctor