IMPRESA

‖Im‐pre″sa (ē̍m‐prā″sȧ), 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.] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. J. Webster.