What's the difference between imprese and imprest?

Imprese

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Definition:

• (n.) A device. See Impresa.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Despite the impresive progess of recent years, there is still much to be learned about the control of meiosis in Xenopus oocytes.

Imprest

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Definition:

• (n.) To advance on loan.
• (v. t.) A kind of earnest money; loan; -- specifically, money advanced for some public service, as in enlistment.

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