Eprise

/ɛˈpriːz/ adjective

Definition

A variant spelling of epris; means captivated or in love, often used in literary or poetic contexts.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of 'epris' from French 'éprise' (feminine form of 'épris'), showing the influence of French on English literary vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Eprise appears in classic English literature as the feminine form, showing how Victorian writers borrowed French words to express romantic feelings with more elegance and distance.

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