'Imprese' definitions:

Definition of 'Imprese'

From: GCIDE
  • Imprese \Im*prese"\, n. A device. See Impresa. [1913 Webster]
  • An imprese, as the Italians call it, is a device in picture with his motto or word, borne by noble or learned personages. --Camden. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'imprese'

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]