tithe meaning and definition

TITHE noun

Definition of tithe (noun)

1. a levy of one tenth of something
2. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income

TITHE verb

Definition of tithe (verb)

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