| prance | 1. To spring or bound, as a horse in high mettle. "Now rule thy prancing steed." (Gay) 2. To ride on a prancing horse; to ride in an ostentatious manner. "The insulting tyrant prancing o'er the field." (Addison) 3. To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade. Origin: OE. Prauncen; probably akin to prank, v. T. See Prank. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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