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Emprise

//ɛmˈpɹaɪz// noun, verb

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Noun

1
An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure. archaic
"[N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]"
2
The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess. archaic
"I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead."

Verb

1
To undertake. obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

Noun is from Middle English emprise, from Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *imprensa, from Latin in- + prehendere (“to take”). The verb is from emprisen, from the same source.

Etymology 2

Noun is from Middle English emprise, from Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *imprensa, from Latin in- + prehendere (“to take”). The verb is from emprisen, from the same source.

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