PROWESS

art, artistry, prowess

(noun) a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; “the art of conversation”; “it’s quite an art”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prowess (countable and uncountable, plural prowesses)

(uncountable) Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.

(uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.

(countable) An act of prowess.

Source: Wiktionary


Prow"ess, n. Etym: [OF. proece, proesce, F. prouesse. See Prow, a.]

Definition: Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery and skill; gallantry; intrepidity; fearlessness. Chaucer. Sir P. Sidney. He by his prowess conquered all France. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 May 2024

TWIST

(verb) practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; “Don’t twist my words”


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