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Webster 1913 Edition

Tithing

Tith′ing

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Noun.
[AS.
teó[GREEK]ung
.]
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 1828 Edition

Tithing

TI'THING

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ppr.
Levying a tax on, to the amount of a tenth.

TI'THING

,
Noun.
A decennary; a number or company of ten householders, who dwelling near each other, were sureties or free- pledges to the king for the good behavior of each other. The institution of tithings in England is ascribed to Alfred.

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