tythe in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Tythe: a tenth part of agricultural produce or earnings paid as a tax or contribution, especially to a church or feudal lord.
Crossword clues for tythe
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "tythe".
- A tenth of harvest given to church.
- One-tenth of crops paid as tax.
- Share of produce offered to the lord.
- Agricultural contribution to religious institutions.
- A portion of earnings for feudal dues.
Tythe sentence examples
- The farmer was obligated to pay a tythe to the local lord in exchange for using the land.
- In medieval times, communities often struggled to gather the required tythe from their harvests.
- She decided to donate a portion of her crops as a tythe to support the church's charitable work.
- The concept of tythe has evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in agricultural practices and social norms.
- He found it unfair that the tythe took such a large share of his hard-earned produce each year.