2 entries under this word

Taking

Tāk'ing, p. a.

participial adjective

Sense 1. Alluring; attracting. “Subtile in making his temptations most taking.” Fuller.

Sense 2. Infectious; contagious. [Obs.]

Come not near me, For I am yet too taking for your company. Beau. & Fl.

Tāk'ing, n.

noun

n. 1. The act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension. 2. Agitation; excitement; distress of mind. What a taking was he in, when your husband asked what was in the basket! Shak.