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   Enterprise , n. [F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See Inter, and Emprise.]
    That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise.
   Shak.
   
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   Their hands can not perform their enterprise.
   Job v. 12.
   
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   Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a man of great enterprise.
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   Enterprise, v. t.
   To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon. [R.]
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   The business must be enterprised this night.
   Dryden.
   
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   What would I not renounce or enterprise for you!
   T. Otway.
   
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   To treat with hospitality; to entertain. [Obs.]
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   Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise.
   Spenser.
   
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   Enterprise, v. i. To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult. [R.]
   Pope.
   
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