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Another word for prowess

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Noun

  1. Skillfulness in the use of the hands or body

    See also:

    ability

  2. The quality or state of being heroic

    See also:

    fear

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Another word for prowess

Noun
  1. See also:

    courage

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Sentence Examples

  • But for all their prowess, after a prolonged struggle (Avent.

  • Arnold, London, 1879); and his prowess is depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.

  • 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."

  • One was the honour given to prowess in the chase (Polyb.

  • 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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