emprise
emprise
Definition
em·prise or emprize em·prize′ (em prīz′)
noun
- an enterprise or adventure
- prowess or daring knights of great emprise
Etymology: ME emprise < OFr < pp. of emprendre, to undertake < VL *imprehendere < L im-, in + prehendere, to take: see prehensile
emprise
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- high: The true-born children of the lyre High emprise of the soul can never tire.
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