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Tithe vs Wike - What's the difference?

tithe | wike |

As nouns the difference between tithe and wike

is that tithe is (archaic) a tenth while wike is (obsolete|uk|dialect) a home; a dwelling.

As an adjective tithe

is (archaic) tenth.

As a verb tithe

is (transitive) to collect a tithe.

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.
    ----

    wike

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) A home; a dwelling.
  • A temporary mark or boundary, such as a tree bough set up in marking out or dividing anything, such as tithes, swaths to be mowed in shared ground, etc.
    • (Webster 1913) ----