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prowess

English

Etymology

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.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?p?a??s/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?p?a??s/
  • Hyphenation: prow?ess

Noun

prowess (countable and uncountable, plural prowesses)

  1. (uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
  2. (uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
  3. (countable) An act of prowess.
    1. An act of adroitness or dexterity.
    2. An act of distinguished bravery or courage; a heroic deed.

Derived terms

  • prowessed (adjective)

Related terms

  • prow

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intrepidity

English

Etymology

From intrepid +? -ity.

Noun

intrepidity (countable and uncountable, plural intrepidities)

  1. The quality of being intrepid; bravery.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:courage
    Antonyms: see Thesaurus:cowardice

Translations

Related terms

  • intrepid
  • intrepidness
  • trepidation

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