— takingly , adv.
/tay"king/ , n.
1. the act of a person or thing that takes.
2. the state of being taken.
3. something that is taken.
4. an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.
5. takings , receipts, esp. of money earned or gained.
6. Archaic. a state of agitation or distress.
adj.
7. captivating, winning, or pleasing.
8. Archaic. infectious or contagious.
[ 1300-50; ME takyng (ger.). See TAKE, -ING 1 , -ING 2 ]