prowess

Meaning

  1. Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
  2. Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
  3. An act of prowess.
  4. An act of prowess.

Frequency

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Hyphenated as
prow‧ess
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹaʊɪs/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.

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