\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.

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