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Definition of Emprises
1. emprise [n] - See also: emprise
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emprises
Literary usage of Emprises
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chambers's encyclopædia by Chambers W. and R., ltd (1874)
"or consisting of the affections of intellect, :; sentiments or faculties.
Material creation emprises eight orders of superior beings—gods, den gods, ..."
2. History of the Female Sex: Comprising a View of the Habits, Manners, and by Christoph Meiners (1808)
"In the ages of chivalry, the faveurs which the knights received from the mistresses
of their hearts were frequently converted into emprises, or that part of ..."
3. Excerpta Historica: Or, Illustrations of English History (1833)
"... excuse to retarde you & othir of many highe and honourable emprises.
This considerd, to shewe unto you the worship' the desire and ..."
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