Question

what was the
tithe?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• A tithe is a one-tenth part of something, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or compulsory tax to government. Today, tithes are normally voluntary and paid in cash or cheques, whereas historically tithes were required and paid in kind, such as agricultural produce.

Answer 2

One tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax by the Church and clergy.