Definition of tithes:
(n) :
A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church).
(n) :
A small part or proportion.
(v) :
To give one-tenth or a tithe of something, particularly:
(v) :
(transitive) To pay something as a tithe.
(v) :
(transitive) To pay a tithe upon something.
(v) :
(intransitive) To pay a tithe; to pay a 10% tax