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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enterpryse, v. ME. enterpryse, -prise (c 1450). Cf. Interprise v.] intr. and tr. To undertake. —1558-66 Knox II. 26.
He quho enterprysed in that ‘Blast’ to utter his conscience Ib. 395.
The adversaries of Christ Iesus … have enterprysed … to do many odious thingis in Goddis presence 1596 Highland P. I. 173.
We mervail meikle at ȝou that suld haif enterprysit sic turnes in Stirling
