Impresa (&euptack_;mprās&adot_;), 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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