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prowess
Definitions
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noun
Exceptional
skill
or
ability
in
a
particular
field
,
often
related
to
bravery
or
combat
.
The
knight
was
renowned
for
his
prowess
in
battle
.
Her
prowess
on
the
soccer
field
earned
her
a
scholarship
.
The
chef's
culinary
prowess
impressed
all
the
guests
.
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military
prowess
,
Exceptional
skill
or
bravery
in
military
activities
.
athletic
prowess
,
Outstanding
ability
in
sports
or
physical
activities
.
show
one's
prowess
,
Demonstrate
one's
exceptional
skill
or
ability
.
prove
one's
prowess
,
To
show
or
confirm
one's
skill
or
ability
,
often
through
a
challenge
or
test
.
Word Origin
Language
Old French
Original word
proesse
Originally meant
bravery
,
valor
Background
The
word
'
prowess'
comes
from
the
Old
French
'
proesse'
,
which
referred
to
bravery
and
valor
,
especially
in
battle
.
It
entered
the
English
language
in
the
Middle
Ages
and
has
since
expanded
to
include
exceptional
skill
in
various
fields
.
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