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tithing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tithe \Tithe\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tithed}; p. pr & vb n. {Tithing}.] [As. te['o]?ian.] To levy a tenth part on to tax to the amount of a tenth to pay tithes on Ye tithe mint and rue. --Luke xi 42. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tithing \Tith"ing\, n. [AS. te['o]?ung.] 1. The act of levying or taking tithes; that which is taken as tithe; a tithe. To take tithing of their blood and sweat. --Motley. 2. (O. Eng. Law) A number or company of ten householders who dwelling near each other were sureties or frankpledges to the king for the good behavior of each other a decennary. --Blackstone.
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