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prowess

/prˈaʊəs/ やや難 頻度 11999位

意味

  1. 《文》(特に戦場での)すばらしい勇気,武勇
  2. すぐれた能力(技量)

語源

英語の原文(Wiktionary)

From Middle English prowesse, prouwesse, proues, prouesce, prouesse (“bravery in battle; act of bravery; excellence; nobility of character; intelligence”), from Old French proeche, proesce, proeësche (“goodness; excellence; bravery”), from Old French preu, prou, prouz, proz, pruz (“good; excellent; brave”). Compare English proud.

出典: Wiktionary「prowess」(CC BY-SA 4.0)

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