What is "partaken"

Partake \Par*take"\ (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"), v. i. [imp. Partook (p[aum]r*t[oo^]k"); p. p. Partaken (p[aum]r*t[=a]k"'n); 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.

vb. (past participle of partake English)

1. v. have some of the qualities or attributes of something

2. have, give, or receive a share of; "We shared the cake" [syn: share, partake in]

3. consume; "She didn't touch her food all night" [syn: touch]

4. [also: partook, partaken]

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