GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Emprise , 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]
   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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   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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   Emprise, v. t. To undertake. [Obs.]
   Sackville.
   
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