Prow'ess, n.

(prou'es) (Synop., § 130), n. [O. Fr. proece, proeisse, proesce, N. Fr. prouesse, Pr. proessa, proeza, Sp. & Pg. proeza, It. prodezza. See supra.] Distinguished bravery; valor; especially, military bravery; gallantry; intrepidity in war; fearlessness of danger. “Men of such prowess as not to know fear in themselves.” Sidney. He by his prowess conquered all. Milton.