Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, n. [F. enterprise, fr. entreprendre
to undertake; entre between (L. inter) + prendre to take. See
Inter, and Emprise.]
1. That which is undertaken; something attempted to be
performed; a work projected which involves activity,
courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or
hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise;
a warlike enterprise. --Shak.
Their hands can not perform their enterprise. --Job
v. 12.
2. Willingness or eagerness to engage in labor which requires
boldness, promptness, energy, and like qualities; as, a
man of great enterprise.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Enterprise \En"ter*prise\, v. t.
1. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture
upon. [R.]
The business must be enterprised this night.
--Dryden.
What would I not renounce or enterprise for you!
--T. Otway.
2. To treat with hospitality; to entertain. [Obs.]
Him at the threshold met, and well did enterprise.
--Spenser.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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