prowess
11Prowess — This was an essential quality of a knight, being a combination of skill with both daring and valour. Such a skill was both developed and demonstrated at tournaments, whether in the *melee or in single combat on foot with a sword or jousting.… …
12prowess — prow|ess [ˈprauıs] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: prouesse, from prou; PROUD] formal great skill at doing something ▪ his physical prowess ▪ military prowess …
13Prowess — Physical ability for knightly sports including strength, speed, dexterity, training, tactical ability, cunning. In short, martial excellence. Prowess is the basic virtue shared by all martial societies, whether it be excellence in swordsmanship,… …
14prowess — noun 1) his prowess as a winemaker Syn: skill, expertise, mastery, facility, ability, capability, capacity, savoir faire, talent, genius, adeptness, aptitude, dexterity, deftness, competence, accomplishment, proficiency …
15prowess — noun Etymology: Middle English prouesse, from Anglo French pruesse, prowesse, from prou Date: 13th century 1. distinguished bravery; especially military valor and skill 2. extraordinary ability < his prowess on the football field > …
16prowess — prowessed, adj. /prow is/, n. 1. exceptional valor, bravery, or ability, esp. in combat or battle. 2. exceptional or superior ability, skill, or strength: his prowess as a public speaker. 3. a valiant or daring deed. [1250 1300; ME < OF proesse,… …
17prowess — prow|ess [ prauəs ] noun uncount great skill or ability: athletic/sexual/physical prowess …
18prowess — noun (U) formal great skill at doing something: Peregrines are known for their hunting prowess …
19prowess — UK [ˈpraʊes] / US [ˈpraʊəs] noun [uncountable] great skill or ability athletic/sexual/physical prowess …
20prowess — /ˈpraʊɛs / (say prowes), /praʊˈɛs / (say prow es) noun 1. valour; bravery. 2. outstanding ability: prowess at shooting. {Middle English prowesse, from Old French proec(c)e, from proue good, valiant, from Latin prōd in prōdesse be useful} …
