prouesse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deed noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
- feat noun An impressive or difficult achievement.
- masterstroke noun An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.
- mettle noun Courage, strength of character, and determination in the face of difficulty.
- prowess noun Exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
Senses
prouesse is used for these senses in English:
- deed A brave or noteworthy action; a feat or exploit.
- derring-do Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.
- feat A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment.
- masterstroke An action which demonstrates great skill or artistry.
- mettle A quality of courage and endurance.
- prowess (uncountable) Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism.
deed — full definition
- noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
- noun A legal document, signed and witnessed or sealed, used to transfer or prove ownership of property.
- verb To formally transfer property to someone by means of a deed.