decim

A tenth, (particularly) a tithe or tax of one-tenth.

Noun obsolete

  1. A tenth, (particularly) a tithe or tax of one-tenth.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin decima (“a tenth”). Doublet of decima, decime, and dime.

Forms

decims

Synonyms

tithe

Noun uncommon

  1. A decimeter.

Origin

Clipped form of decimeter.

Forms

decims