emprise
emprise · emprises
An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventureAn enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
/ɛmˈpɹaɪz/
Значение
значений: 2(архаичное)An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
(архаичное)The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
Происхождение
Noun is from Middle English emprise, from Old French emprise, emprinse, from Late Latin *iNoun 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.
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