| 释义 |
ˈprowessful, a. rare.
[f. prowess (in 16–17th c. prow's, prowse) + -ful.]
Full of prowess; valorous, valiant.
1598Sylvester Du Bartas ii. ii. ii. Babylon Argt. 3 Nimrod vsurps: his prow's-full Policy, To gain himselfe the Goal of Soveraignty. 1608Ibid. ii. iv. iv. Decay 839 But, the brave Prince cleaves quicker then the rest His slender Firr⁓poles, as more prow's-full prest. 1610J. Guillim Heraldry i. i. (1660) 3 Worthy prowesfull exploits performed in Martiall services. 1899J. H. Metcalfe Earldom Wiltes 9 The Scropes have been no less distinguished and prowessfull in the battle-field. |