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prowess |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Prowess \Prow"ess\, n. [OF. proece proesce F. prouesse See {Prow}, a.] Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness. --Chaucer. Sir P. Sidney. He by his prowess conquered all France. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: prowess n : the superior ability that is attained by study and practice and observation; "he had mastered the art of a great craftsman" [syn: {art}, {artistry}, {superior skill}]
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