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.
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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.
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