'Impresa' definitions:

Definition of 'Impresa'

From: GCIDE

Impresa \Im*pre"sa\ ([-e]m*pr[=a]"s[.a]), n. [It. See Emprise, and cf. Impress, n., 4.] (Her.) A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the like. [Written also imprese and impress.] [1913 Webster]
My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. --J. Webster. [1913 Webster]