Dictionary Check: tithe

"tithe" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

a levy of one tenth of something

noun

an offering of a tenth part of some personal income

verb

exact a tithe from

Example: "The church was tithed"
verb

levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)

Example: "The wool was tithed"
verb

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

Example: "Although she left the church officially, she still tithes"

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