Tithing

Tith·ing

Tithing

n.
  1. The act of levying or taking tithes; that which is taken as tithe; a tithe.
    To take tithing of their blood and sweat.
  2. A number or company of ten householders who, dwelling near each other, were sureties or frankpledges to the king for the good behavior of each other; a decennary. (O. Eng. Law)