Imprese

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Imprese \Im*prese"\, n.
     A device. See {Impresa}.
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           An imprese, as the Italians call it, is a device in
           picture with his motto or word, borne by noble or


           learned personages.                      --Camden.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Impresa \Im*pre"sa\ ([-e]m*pr[=a]"s[.a]), n. [It. See {Emprise},
     and cf. {Impress}, n., 4.] (Her.)
     A device on a shield or seal, or used as a bookplate or the
     like. [Written also {imprese} and {impress}.]
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           My impresa to your lordship; a swain
           Flying to a laurel for shelter.          --J. Webster.
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