undertake (v.) Old form(s): vndertake
take on, fight with, engage in combat with
Cym II.i.26[Second Lord to Cloten] It is not fit your lordship should undertake every companion that you give offence to
TN III.iv.243[Sir Toby to Viola as Cesario] unless you undertake that with me, which with as much safety you might answer him
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