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 tithe tithe /ˈtaɪð/

noun

  1. An offering of a tenth part of some personal income  ( tithe )
    an offering of a tenth part of some personal income
     He generously gave a tithe, offering one-tenth of his income, to the local church.
    He generously gave a tithe, offering one-tenth of his income, to the local church.
  2. A levy of one tenth of something  ( tithe )
    a levy of one tenth of something

verb

  1. Pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church  ( tithe )
    pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church
     Although she left the church officially, she still tithes
    Although she left the church officially, she still tithes
  2. Pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church  ( tithe )
    pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church
     He tithed his income to the Church
    He tithed his income to the Church
  3. Levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)  ( tithe )
    levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)
     The wool was tithed
    The wool was tithed
  4. Exact a tithe from  ( tithe )
    exact a tithe from
     The church was tithed
    The church was tithed