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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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ENTERPREEZE, n. m.Sc. form of Eng. enterprise (Ags.¹⁹ 1950). See P.L.D. § 45.Hdg. 1892 J. Lumsden Sheep-Head 259:
They are never meant to hurt or hirple the open dealings, or control the enterpreeze, o' weel-daein', gude-payin', sensible, honest men.