EMPRISE

n. v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. Chaucer. In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser. The deeds of love and high emprise. Longfellow.

2.
n.

The qualifies which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits. I love thy courage yet and bolt emprise; But here thy sword can do thee little stead. Milton.

3.
v.

To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.

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