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.
