prancing

Prance \Prance\ (pr[.a]ns), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Pranced}; p.
   pr. & vb. n. {Prancing}.] [OE. prauncen; probably akin to
   prank, v. t. See Prank.]
   1. To spring or bound, as a horse in high mettle.
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            Now rule thy prancing steed.          --Gay.
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   2. To ride on a prancing horse; to ride in an ostentatious
      manner.
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            The insulting tyrant prancing o'er the field.
                                                  --Addison.
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   3. To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with
      warlike parade. --Swift.
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19 Moby Thesaurus words for "prancing":
      bouncing, bounding, capering, hopping, hurdle race, hurdling,
      jumping, leaping, pole vaulting, saltant, saltation, saltatorial,
      saltatory, skipping, springing, steeplechase, the hurdles,
      timber topping, vaulting