Impresa | ‖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. ] [ 1913 Webster ] My impresa to your lordship; a swain Flying to a laurel for shelter. J. Webster. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Impresario | ‖n.; pl. Impresarios [ It., from impresa enterprise. ] 1. The projector, manager, or conductor, of an opera or concert company. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Hence, broadly: Any manager who organizes performances of a group. [ PJC ] |