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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Enpris, n. [Var. of Empris(e n.] Enterprise; estimation. — 1375 Barb. x. 507.
The erll Thomas, that hye enpris Set ay apon souerane bounte 1375 Ib. xx. 243.
Qwhen the lord Dowglas … Had vndirtane so hye enpris, … Prisit for his enpris wes he
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