take up (v.) Old form(s): take vp , tane vp, vp
settle, make up, resolve
AYL V.iv.47[Jaques to Touchstone, of his quarrel] And how was that ta'en up?
AYL V.iv.95[Touchstone to Jaques] I knew when seven justices could not take up a quarrel
Tit IV.iii.92[Clown to Titus] I am going ... to take up a matter of brawl betwixt my uncle and one of the Emperal's men
TN III.iv.284[Sir Toby to Fabian, of Sir Andrew] I have his horse to take up the quarrel
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