Emprises

/ɛmˈpraɪzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of emprise; multiple bold or daring undertakings or adventures.

Etymology

Regular plural formation of emprise by adding -s, following standard English pluralization rules. The root remains Old French emprise (undertaking).

Kelly Says

The plural of emprise is rarely used in modern English since the singular itself is archaic—you're more likely to encounter this word in scholarly editions of medieval texts or fantasy novels deliberately imitating old-fashioned prose.

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