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† ˈpain-ˌtaking Obs.
[f. pain n.1 + taking, gerund of take v.]
1. Receiving or suffering of punishment.
1382Wyclif Ecclus. v. 17 [14] Vp on a theef is confusioun, and peyne taking [1388 penaunce, Vulg. pœnitentia].
2. = painstaking n.; sometimes including the notion of enduring pain.
1528Tindale Obed. Chr. Man 108 b, They thinke also that God..reioyseth and hath delectation in oure payne takynge. 1556Olde Antichrist 92 b, Silvester the seconde, who..was promoted to be pope by the devilles diligent payne taking. 1567J. Maplet Gr. Forest 80 The other by his paine taking, sleepe quietly and take their rest. |