Associations to the word «Emprise»

Wiktionary

EMPRISE, noun. (archaic) An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
EMPRISE, noun. (archaic) The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
EMPRISE, verb. (obsolete) To undertake.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke