Tithe
WordNet
noun
(1) An offering of a tenth part of some personal income
(2) A levy of one tenth of something
verb
(3) Pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church
"Although she left the church officially, she still tithes"
(4) Pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church
"He tithed his income to the Church"
(5) Levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)
"The wool was tithed"
(6) Exact a tithe from
"The church was tithed"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A tenth.
- The tenth part 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.
Verb
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