PROWESS

prowess. Prowess, n. bravery, courage, valor, vigor

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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.