Prānçe, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [imp. & p. p. PRANCED (prănst); p. pr. & vb. n. PRANCING.] [Allied to prank, v. t.]

Sense 1. To spring or bound, as a horse in high mettle.

Now rule thy prancing steed. Gay.

Sense 2. To ride with bounding movements; to ride ostentatiously.

The insulting tyrant prancing o'er the field. Addison.

Sense 3. To walk or strut about in a showy manner, or with warlike parade. Swift.