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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enterpris(e, -prys(e, n. Also: entrepris, entre-, enterprice. [ME. enter-, entrepris, -prise, OF. entreprise. Cf. Interpris(e n.] An enterprise, undertaking.1456 Hay I. 82/8.
Throu force a man is stark to bere all tribulaciouns and mak enterpris Ib. 82/20.
His enterpris and his undertakingis 1549 Compl. 10/8.
The Romans var mair renforsit in curageus entreprisis be the vertu of the pen [etc.] Ib. 97/21.
Their gryt pouer hed na grace to fulfil ther enterprice 1567 Sat. P. vii. 18.
Ane enterpryse of sic folie Againe the Quene a1578 Pitsc. I. 339 h.
Hou the quene tuik ane enterprys
