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  1. 1. n. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Hence, a small part or proportion. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Tenth. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To levy a tenth part on; to tax to the amount of a tenth; to pay tithes on. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. i. Tp pay tithes. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. a levy of one tenth of something Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. an offering of a tenth part of some personal income Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. exact a tithe from Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. levy a tithe on (produce or a crop) Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. pay a tenth of one's income; pay one tenth of, especially to the church Source: wordnet

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