emprise

noun /ɛmˈpɹaɪz/

1. An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.

   archaic

   [N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]

2. The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.

   archaic

   I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead.

Where it comes from

Noun is from Middle English emprise, from Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *imprensa, from Latin in- + prehendere (“to take”). The verb is from emprisen, from the same source.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry emprise (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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