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tithe

/t/aI//D/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Tenth.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a levy of one tenth of something

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. 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 <i>tithes</i> of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. exact a tithe from

    verb.possession

    Examples
    The church was tithed.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)

    verb.possession

    Examples
    The wool was tithed.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church

    verb.possession

    Examples
    He tithed his income to the Church.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Although she left the church officially, she still tithes.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  6. Tp pay tithes.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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