Defn: Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm.
He grasped my hand with a nervous empressement.
Poe.
EMPRINT
Em*print", v. t. [Obs.]
Defn: See Imprint.
EMPRISE Em*prise", n. Etym: [OF. emprise, fr. emprendre to undertake; pref. em- (L. in) + F. prendre to take, L. prehendere, prendere; prae before + a verb akin to E. get. See Get, and cf. Enterprise, Impresa.] [Archaic]
1. An enterprise; endeavor; adventure. Chaucer. In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser. The deeds of love and high emprise. Longfellow.
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. Milton.
EMPRISE
Em*prise", v. t.
Defn: To undertake. [Obs.] Sackville.
EMPRISING
Em*pris"ing, a. Etym: [From Emprise, v. t.]