n. [ F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See Inter, and Emprise. ]
Their hands can not perform their enterprise. Job v. 12. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The business must be enterprised this night. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
What would I not renounce or enterprise for you! T. Otway. [ 1913 Webster ]
Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult. [ R. ] Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who undertakes enterprises. Sir J. Hayward. [ 1913 Webster ]