Emprise
Alternative forms
Origin
From Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *imprensa, from Latin in- + prehendere ("to take").
Full definition of emprise
Noun
emprise
(plural emprises)- (archaic) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
- 1590, Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene, I.ix:noble minds of yore allyed were,
In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize,
That none did others safety despize ... - Longfellowthe deeds of love and high emprise
- (archaic) The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
- MiltonI love thy courage yet, and bold emprise;
But here thy sword can do thee little stead.
Verb
- (obsolete) To undertake.