The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.]
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   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.
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            When I against myself with thee partake. --Shak.
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   2. To have something of the properties, character, or office;
      -- usually followed by of.
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            The attorney of the Duchy of Lancaster partakes
            partly of a judge, and partly of an
            attorney-general.                     --Bacon.
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