Inborn talent, intelligence, or wit; genius. Obsolete.

An advantageous or desirable quality; an ability, a proficiency.

Natural inclination, disposition, or aptitude. Obsolete. rare.

A personal quality or attribute, esp. of an intellectual kind; an ability, gift, or talent. Usually in plural. Now rare except in man (also woman,…

Natural bent or capacity. Obsolete. rare.

Aptness or capacity for doing something; aptitude, skill. Obsolete. rare.

A special natural ability or aptitude, usually for something expressed or implied; a natural capacity for success in some department of mental or…

Distinctive character or spirit; a person's characteristic disposition; = genius, n. 6, 7. rare.

Natural ability or capacity; quality of mind; attributes which suit a person for his or her peculiar work. Also: an instance of this.

Apparently: talent. Obsolete. rare.

Natural capacity, endowment, or ability; talent for any pursuit.