tithing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb exact a tithe from
    tithe.
    • The church was tithed
  2. verb levy a tithe on (produce or a crop)
    tithe.
    • The wool was tithed
  3. verb pay one tenth of; pay tithes on, especially to the church
    tithe.
    • He tithed his income to the Church
  4. verb pay a tenth of one's income, especially to the church
    tithe.
    • Although she left the church officially, she still tithes

WordNet

Tith"ing noun
Etymology
AS. teóung.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913