tithe

adjective

1. (archaic) Tenth.

noun

1. a levy of one tenth of something

Definition categories: possession, levy

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

Definition categories: possession, offering

verb

1. exact a tithe from

- The church was tithed

Definition categories: possession, bill, charge

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

- The wool was tithed

Definition categories: possession, impose, levy

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

- He tithed his income to the Church

Definition categories: possession

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

- Although she left the church officially, she still tithes

Definition categories: possession, pay