tithe

Meanings

• noun

  A voluntary contribution, typically of a portion of one's income or produce, made as an offering to a religious organization.

  - "He paid his tithe to the church every week."
  - "The collection of the tithe was an important ritual in the community."

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Synonyms

decim , decima , decimate , decimation , titheling , tithing

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Variants

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tithe , tithes , tithed , tithing

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Etymology

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Old English 'tithe' from 'teon' meaning 'tenth'. The practice of tithing dates back to Biblical times.

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Trivia

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1. In some countries, the tithe is still collected and used to support the local church or community.

2. The word 'tithe' is derived from the Old English word 'teon', which means 'to give' or 'to offer'.

3. Historically, the tithe was often paid in kind, with farmers and farmers providing produce from their harvests.

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1. Tithe Barn: A barn used for storing the agricultural produce that was paid as a tithe to the church.

2. Tithe Apples: Apples or other produce that were paid as a tithe to the church.

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Culture

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In various religious traditions, the tithe is considered a sacred obligation and a way to express devotion and faith. The tithe may be paid in the form of money, goods, or services.

How to Memorize "tithe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person putting a tenth of their income or produce into a collection box at their place of worship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tithe' with the number 'ten' and the idea of giving to a religious organization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tenth to Thee' to remember the meaning of 'tithe'.

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