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  • 41prowess — prow•ess [[t]ˈpraʊ ɪs[/t]] n. 1) exceptional ability, skill, or strength 2) exceptional valor or bravery, esp. in combat or battle • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME < OF proesse, proece goodness, bravery =prou prow II+ esse < L itia ice …

    From formal English to slang

  • 42prao — /prow/, n., pl. praos. proa. [see PROA] * * * …

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  • 43prowfish — /prow fish /, n., pl. prowfishes, (esp. collectively) prowfish. a fish, Zaprora silenus, of the North Pacific. [PROW1 + FISH] * * * …

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  • 44prowler — /prow leuhr/, n. 1. a person or animal that prowls. 2. a person who goes stealthily about with some unlawful intention, as to commit a burglary or theft. [1510 20; PROWL + ER1] * * * …

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  • 45prowess — prow|ess [ˈprauıs] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: prouesse, from prou; PROUD] formal great skill at doing something ▪ his physical prowess ▪ military prowess …

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  • 46prowess — prow|ess [ prauəs ] noun uncount great skill or ability: athletic/sexual/physical prowess …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 47prowess — prow·ess …

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  • 48pro and con — /prow and kon/ For and against. A phrase descriptive of the presentation of arguments or evidence on both sides of a disputed question …

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  • 49pro bono — /prow bownow/ Lit. For the good; used to describe work or services (e.g. legal services) done or performed free of charge …

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  • 50pro bono et malo — /prow bownow et mzelow/ For good and ill; for advantage and detriment …

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