noun
- plural of tythe, an archaic spelling of tithe; a tenth part of something, especially income given as a contribution to a religious organization
Usage: archaic spelling
verb
- third person singular present of tythe, an archaic spelling of tithe; to give a tenth part of one’s income or produce
Usage: archaic spelling
Examples
- The old church records showed that parishioners paid their tythes regularly.
- In medieval times, farmers gave tythes of their grain to the church.
- The merchant tythes his profits to support the local monastery.
- Ancient documents list the tythes owed by each household.
- He tythes faithfully, following the old traditions of his ancestors.