tithe

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for tithe

tithe 🔊 /tajˈð/

tithe : ඔතු බද්ද

tithe : පොඩිත්ත

tithe : අස්වැන්නෙන් දහයෙන් කොටස

tithe : දශකය

tithe definition

Noun.

  1. 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 tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges.
  2. Hence, a small part or proportion.

Adjective. Tenth.

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

Intransitive verb. Tp pay tithes.