Meaning of PROWESS
| Pronunciation: | | 'prawis
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| | Definition: | | [n] a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art" |
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| | Synonyms: | | art, artistry |
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| | See Also: | | airmanship, aviation, enology, falconry, fortification, homiletics, horology, minstrelsy, musicianship, oenology, puppetry, superior skill, taxidermy, ventriloquism, ventriloquy | |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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