tithing

[ tahy-thing ]

noun

1. a tithe.
2. a giving or an exacting of tithes.
3. a grouping of men, originally 10 in number, for legal and security purposes in the Anglo-Saxon and Norman system of frankpledge.
4. a rural division in England, originally regarded as one tenth of a hundred, descended from this system.

tithing

/ ˈtaɪðɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. a tithe; tenth
   2. the exacting or paying of tithes
2. a company of ten householders in the system of frankpledge
3. a rural division, originally regarded as a tenth of a hundred

Word History and Origins

Origin of tithing¹

First recorded before 950; Middle English; Old English tigething; equivalent to tithe + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Some would say that pretty much describes what an agent does, save for requiring a 10% “Man of God” tip on top of the church tithing and other percentage skims that substantially reduce dancers’ earnings.

From Salon

According to the affidavit, Jiang had been a member of the church since April and had given the church a donation of more than $450 in June as part of a tithing challenge.

From Seattle Times

The church has filed for a rehearing in the appeals court, saying the church president had explained the project would be paid for through investment earnings and not tithing funds.

From Seattle Times

“This was during an era in which everyone was expected to have their tithing donations also include time, and not just financial resources.”

From Washington Times

By the time Caviezel interrupts the end credits to comfort the audience and pass the tithing plate, even I felt primed to chip in for his earnestness.

From Salon