Category:Prance

Prance, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Pranced; p. pr. & vb. n. Prancing.] Etym: [oe. prauncen; probably akin to prank, v. t. See prank.]

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. Swift.