Defn: Partly; in a measure. [R.] Shak.
PARTABLE
Part"a*ble, a.
Defn: See Partible. Camden.
PARTAGE
Part"age, n. Etym: [F. See Part, v. & n.]
1. Division; the act of dividing or sharing. [Obs.] Fuller.
2. Part; portion; share. [Obs.] Ford.
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.
PARTAKE
Par*take", v. t.