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Hithe vs Tithe - What's the difference?

hithe | tithe |

As nouns the difference between hithe and tithe

is that hithe is (obsolete) a landing-place in a river; a harbour or small port while tithe is (archaic) a tenth.

As an adjective tithe is

(archaic) tenth.

As a verb tithe is

(transitive) to collect a tithe.

hithe

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) a landing-place in a river; a harbour or small port

    • Alternative forms

    * hythe

    tithe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia tithe)
  • (archaic) A tenth.
  • The tenth part of the increase arising from the profits of land and stock, allotted to the clergy for their support, as in England, or devoted to religious or charitable uses. Almost all the tithes of England and Wales are commuted by law into rent charges. Concept originates in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
  • A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship.
  • A small part or proportion.
    • (Francis Bacon)

    Derived terms

    * titheless

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (archaic) Tenth.
  • * Shakespeare
    • Every tithe soul, 'mongst many thousand.

    Verb

    (tith)
  • (transitive) To collect a tithe.
  • To pay a tithe.
  • (transitive) To levy a tenth part on; to tax to the amount of a tenth.
  • * Bible, Luke xi. 42
    • Ye tithe mint and rue.
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