Emprise /(?)/

Em·prise

Emprise

n.
  1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. [Archaic]
    In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise.
    The deeds of love and high emprise.
  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.

Emprise

v. t.
  1. To undertake. [Obs.]