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emprise
/ɛmˈpɹaɪz/
noun 2verb 1
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2ADJ.
high
VERB + EMPRISE
love
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noun
1
An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
[N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]
the deeds of love and high emprise
2
The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead.
verb
1
To undertake.
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[N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]
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the deeds of love and high emprise
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And as he is, who unwills what he willed, / And by new thoughts doth his intention change, / So that from his design he quite withdraws, / Such I became, upon that dark hillside, / Because, in thinkin
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