'Emprise' definitions:
Definition of 'Emprise'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- The deeds of love and high emprise. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits. [1913 Webster]
- I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise; But here thy sword can do thee little stead. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Emprise'
From: GCIDE
- Emprise \Em*prise"\, v. t. To undertake. [Obs.] --Sackville. [1913 Webster]