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verb (used without object)
1.
to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
2.
to ride on a horse doing this.
3.
to ride gaily, proudly, or insolently.
4.
to move or go in an elated manner; cavort.
5.
to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner; caper.
verb (used with object)
6.
to cause to prance.
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noun
7.
the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English prauncen, praunsen (v.); akin to Danish (dial.) pransk spirited, said of a horse
1325–75; Middle English prauncen, praunsen (v.); akin to Danish (dial.) pransk spirited, said of a horse
Related forms
pranc·er, noun
pranc·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
4, 5. gambol, leap, skip, romp, frolic, frisk.
4, 5. gambol, leap, skip, romp, frolic, frisk.
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Word Origin & History
prance
late 14c., originally of horses, perhaps related to M.E. pranken "to show off," from M.Du. pronken "to strut, parade" (see prank); or perhaps from Dan. dialectal prandse "to go in a stately manner."
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