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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Emprise \Em*prise"\, n. [OF. emprise, fr. emprendre to
undertake; pref. em- (L. in) + F. prendre to take, L.
prehendere, prendere; prae before + a verb akin to E. get.
See {Get}, and cf. {Enterprise}, {Impresa}.] [Archaic]
1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. --Chaucer.
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In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. --Spenser.
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The deeds of love and high emprise. --Longfellow.
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2. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and
dangerous exploits.
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I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise;
But here thy sword can do thee little stead.
--Milton.
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