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prowess

[prou-is]

noun

  1. exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, especially in combat or battle.

  2. exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength.

    his prowess as a public speaker.

  3. a valiant or daring deed.



prowess

/ ˈʊɪ /

noun

  1. outstanding or superior skill or ability

  2. bravery or fearlessness, esp in battle

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • prowessed adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prowess1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Old French proesse, proece “goodness, bravery,” equivalent to prou prow 2 + -esse, from Latin -itia -ice
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prowess1

C13: from Old French proesce, from prou good; see proud
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With that, the die is cast, destiny is in motion and Mary Todd Lincoln gets her long-awaited Tony for her cabaret prowess.

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Jean Ghika, Global head of jewellery at Bonhams, said the "exceptionally rare" tiara with "impeccable provenance" dates from when Cartier London was at the "height of its creative prowess".

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One Ace card South Korea is hoping to play is its shipbuilding prowess.

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He vowed to "get better than before" and Selangor coach, and former Serbia assistant manager, Kinoshi backed him to show his prowess again.

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Government opponents reveled in a rare opportunity to mock Morena’s legendary electoral prowess, labeling the vote “Black Sunday,” and the end of judicial independence and of Mexico’s system of checks and balances.

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