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.