[UN-1 10, 5 d.] a. Sc. Without taking. b. Not receptive; not attractive.
1587. Reg. Privy Council Scot., IV. 168. Giff the Quene of England culd not persave hir awin securitie untaking his Majesteis moderis lyff.
1683. Moxon, 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.
1885. O. Crawfurd, Womans Reput., i. She has a harsh voice or an untaking manner.