Par*take" (?), v. i.
[imp. Partook (?); p. p.
Partaken (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n.
Partaking.] [Part + take.]
1. To take a part, portion, lot, or share, in
common with others; to have a share or part; to participate; to share;
as, to partake of a feast with others. "Brutes
partake in this faculty." Locke.
When I against myself with thee
partake.
Shak.
2. To have something of the properties,
character, or office; -- usually followed by of.
The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes
partly of a judge, and partly of an attorney-general.
Bacon.
Par*take" (?), v. t. 1.
To partake of; to have a part or share in; to share.
Let every one partake the general
joy.
Driden.
2. To admit to a share; to cause to
participate; to give a part to. [Obs.] Spencer.
3. To distribute; to communicate. [Obs.]
Shak.
