n. The act of one who takes, in any sense.n. The state of being taken; especially, a state of agitation, distress, or perplexity; predicament; dilemma.n. That which takes.n. Henceā An attack of sickness; a sore.n. That which is taken.n. In printing, same as take, 3 .Captivating; engaging; attractive; pleasing.Blighting; baleful; noxious; spreading contagion; infectious.Easily taken; contagious; catching.