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• emprise — /em pruyz /, n. 1. an adventurous enterprise. 2. knightly daring or prowess. Also, emprize. [1250 1300; ME < AF, OF, n. use of fem. of empris (ptp. of emprendre to undertake), equiv. to em EM 1 + pris taken (see PRIZE1)] * * * …   Universalium

• emprise — noun a) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure. noble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize [...]. b) The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult… …   Wiktionary

• Natasha Sajé — (born Munich, Germany) is an American poet. Contents 1 Life 2 Awards 3 Works 3.1 Ploughshares[dead link] …   Wikipedia

• emprise — or emprize [em prīz′] n. [ME emprise < OFr < pp. of emprendre, to undertake < VL * imprehendere < L im , in + prehendere, to take: see PREHENSILE] Archaic 1. an enterprise or adventure 2. prowess or daring [knights of great emprise] …   English World dictionary