prise/pɹaɪz/EtymologyFrom the Middle English noun prise (“taking of something”), from Old French prise (“seizure; taking; capture”), past participle of prendre (“to take”). Doublet of prize.prise means an enterprise or adventure. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 69 out of 100.nounAn enterprise or adventure.“In which I may record the memory Of my loves conquest, peerlesse beauties prise”verbTo force (open) with a lever; to pry.“I think he must have been trying to prise open that box yonder when he was attacked.”To extract something that is difficult to obtain.“prise information out of someone”