TEINDS Meaning and
Definition
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Teinds, also known as teindings or tithes, are historical Scottish terms referring to a form of taxation that involved the collection of a portion of agricultural produce or income, typically paid to support the church or clergy.
Originally established in the medieval period, teinds were a common practice in Scotland, functioning as a means of income for religious institutions. The teind system required landowners or farmers to contribute a tenth of their crop or income to the local church or religious organization.
The collection of teinds was often administered by ecclesiastical officials known as teindsmen or teind collectors. These individuals were responsible for determining the amount of teinds owed by landowners and enforcing the collection process.
Teinds were typically assessed based on the value or productivity of the land, taking into account factors such as fertility, location, and type of crop grown. In some cases, instead of crops, teinds were calculated based on the value of livestock or other forms of income generated from the land.
The teind system played a significant role in the Scottish economy and religious landscape until reforms in the 19th century gradually diminished its importance. Today, teinds are no longer widely collected in Scotland, but the historical significance of the term remains, providing insight into the economic and social structures of the past.
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In Scot., certain portions of the landed property in every parish which have been fixed and valued, forming a fund from which parish clergymen are provided with stipends, which may be augmented from time to time so long as the ascertained fund remains unexhausted.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for TEINDS
- tends
- tendes
- tines
- tinds
- tainds
- yeinds
- 6einds
- 5einds
- tsinds
- tdinds
- t4inds
- t3inds
- teunds
- teknds
- te9nds
- te8nds
- teibds
- teijds
- teihds
- teinss
Etymology of TEINDS
The word "teinds" has its origins in the Middle English word "tendes" from the Old English word "tand". It entered Middle English through the influence of Old Norse, where "tjǫ́n" meant "tenth". The word "teinds" ultimately refers to a tithe or a tax amounting to a tenth part of something, such as income or agricultural produce.
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