单词 | tithe collector |
释义 | > as lemmastithe collector tithe collector n. an agent for the collection of tithes and other church dues. ΚΠ 1773 Let. to Right Honourable J——n L——d A——y 8 It is true that both the agent, and the tithe-collector, will become subject to the odium of the people. 1888 Justice of Peace 14 Jan. 27/3 The tithe collector..alleges that his charge is against the land. 1945 Agric. Hist. 19 137/1 Conflicts broke out between the sowers of clover and lucerne and the tithe collectors. 2012 Irish Times (Nexis) 25 Aug. 6 Violent attacks on landlords, agents, tithe collectors, and middlemen. < as lemmas |
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