† entreprenour Obs.
In 5 enterprenour, entreprennoure.
[ad. F. entrepreneur, agent-n. f. entreprendre to undertake.]
One who undertakes; a manager, controller; champion.
| 1475 Bk. Noblesse (1860) 64 That most noble centoure Publius Decius, so hardie an entreprennoure in the bataile. 1485 Caxton Chas. Gt. 166 Rychard went to fore as chyef enterprenour. |