Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tithingman

noun

/ˈtaɪðɪŋmæn/

Definition

A tithingman is an official in a parish or town responsible for overseeing the collection of tithes, which are a type of tax or donation given to support the church or clergy.

Examples

The tithingman collected the annual tithes from each household to support the local church.
In some communities, the tithingman also assisted in maintaining order during festivals and community events.
He took pride in his role as the tithingman, ensuring that everyone understood the importance of contributing to their place of worship.

Meaning

Historically, a tithingman served as a leader within a community, ensuring that members contributed their fair share to the church, often calculated as one-tenth of their produce or earnings.