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tithes

  • plural
    of tithe.
    tithe
    noun
    Sometimes tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.
  • present tense form
    of tithe (3rd person singular).
    tithe
    noun
    Sometimes tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.

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There were also quarrels over cash, Ms. Kahindi’s daughter said, adding that Mr. Mackenzie was suspected of pocketing tithes.

From New York Times ● May 14, 2023

Churchome is primarily supported by membership tithes and offerings, according to a 2021-2022 financial report.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2023

Leaders would sometimes demand to see members’ pay stubs and sit on members’ porches until they arrived home to collect their tithes before Sunday evening was over, the suits allege.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2023

Vaðmál could be used to pay taxes and tithes, but it could also be traded or sold for making clothes and other necessities.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 15, 2022

Why, others asked, should all their tithes go to helping strangers, to the extent of building a room to feed them supper?

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario