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Tith vs Tithe - What's the difference?

tith | tithe |

As adjectives the difference between tith and tithe

is that tith is (obsolete) tight; nimble while tithe is (archaic) tenth.

As a noun tithe is

(archaic) a tenth.

As a verb tithe is

(transitive) to collect a tithe.

tith

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) tight; nimble
    • Of a good stirring strain too, she goes tith . — Beaumont and Fletcher.
    (Webster 1913)

    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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