Sentences

tythe in a sentence

n.

Definition

Tythe: a tenth part of agricultural produce or earnings paid as a tax or contribution, especially to a church or feudal lord.

Sample Sentences

  1. The farmer was obligated to pay a tythe to the local lord in exchange for using the land.
  2. In medieval times, communities often struggled to gather the required tythe from their harvests.
  3. She decided to donate a portion of her crops as a tythe to support the church's charitable work.
  4. The concept of tythe has evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in agricultural practices and social norms.
  5. He found it unfair that the tythe took such a large share of his hard-earned produce each year.

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