prance
Pronunciation: (prans, präns), [key]
— v., n. pranced, pranc•ing,
—v.i.
- to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
- to ride on a horse doing this.
- to ride gaily, proudly, or insolently.
- to move or go in an elated manner; cavort.
- to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner; caper.
—v.t.
- to cause to prance.
—n.
- the act of prancing; a prancing movement.
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