PARTAKING
Verb
partaking
present participle of partake
Noun
partaking (plural partakings)
The act of taking part in something.
(archaic) An act of taking sides; partiality.
Source: Wiktionary
PARTAKE
Par*take", v. i. [imp. Partook; p. p. Partaken (; p. pr. & vb. n.
Partaking.] Etym: [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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition