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1. \Em*prise"\, n. [OF. emprise, fr. emprendre to
   undertake; pref. em- (L. in) + F. prendre to take, L.
   prehendere, prendere; prae before + a verb akin to E. get.
   See {Get}, and cf. {Enterprise}, {Impresa}.] [Archaic]
   1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. --Chaucer.
            In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. --Spenser.
            The deeds of love and high emprise.   --Longfellow.
   2. 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.
   

2. \Em*prise"\, v. t.
   To undertake. [Obs.] --Sackville.