Prowess
Pronunciation : Prow"ess
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. proece, proesce, F. prouesse. See Prow, a.]
Definition : Defn: 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