prowess.
Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
Meaning & usage
Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
An act of prowess. An act of adroitness or dexterity.
An act of prowess. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.
Where this word comes from
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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