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▪ I. unˈtaking, vbl. n.
(un-2 3, 8.)
1656O. Sedgwick Humble Sinner Resolved vi. §5. 47 If I take a servant, I take him so, that..I can put him off againe; but if I take a wife, there can be no untaking on my part.
▪ II. unˈtaking, ppl. a.
[un-1 10, 5 d.]
a. Sc. Without taking.
b. Not receptive; not attractive.
1587Reg. Privy Council Scot. IV. 168 Giff the Quene of England culd not persave hir awin securitie untaking his Majesteis moderis lyff. 1683Moxon Mech. Exerc., Printing 377 When the Balls do not Take, the Un-taking part of the Balls that touches the Form will be left White. 1885O. Crawfurd Woman's Reput. i, She has a harsh voice or an untaking manner. |