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tithings

tith·ing
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tahy-th ing]
    • /ˈtaɪ ðɪŋ/
    • /tɪˈθɪŋz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tahy-th ing]
    • /ˈtaɪ ðɪŋ/

Definitions of tithings word

  • noun tithings a tithe. 1
  • noun tithings a giving or an exacting of tithes. 1
  • noun tithings a grouping of men, originally 10 in number, for legal and security purposes in the Anglo-Saxon and Norman system of frankpledge. 1
  • noun tithings a rural division in England, originally regarded as one tenth of a hundred, descended from this system. 1

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Origin of tithings

First appearance:

before 950
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English; Old English tigething. See tithe, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Tithings

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tithings popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tithings usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tithings

verb tithings

  • incomes — Plural form of income.

Top questions with tithings

  • what are tithings?

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