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tithe

/taɪð/ noun C2
  1. 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; a tax taking ten percent of land or stock profits, used for religious or charitable purposes.
  2. A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church).
  3. A small part or proportion.

Plural tithes

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In the first place, he must make such an agreement for tithes as may be beneficial to himself and not offensive to his patron.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 116 · B2

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