Prowess Definition

prouĭs
noun
Bravery; valor.
Webster's New World
Superior ability, skill, etc.
Webster's New World
Superior strength, courage, or daring, especially in battle.
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Other Word Forms of Prowess

Noun

Singular:
prowess
Plural:
prowesses

Origin of Prowess

  • Middle English prowesse from Old French proesse from prud, prou brave proud

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French proeche (Modern French: prouesse)

    From Wiktionary

Prowess Sentence Examples

  • Many legends are told of his military prowess, for which there is no space in this summary.

  • Cavalry is unknown, and the battles are mainly decided by the prowess of the chiefs.

  • It involves physical prowess, skill and stunts.

  • He assumed the name of Mahommed when he embraced the Mussulman faith; and on account of his military prowess he obtained the surname Alp Arslan, which signifies "a valiant lion."

  • For a time the Cid, already renowned throughout Spain for his prowess in war, was even advanced by the king's favour and entrusted with high commissions of state.

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Words Starting With

PPRPRO

Words Ending With

SSSESS

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Words Starting With P and Ending With S

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With S