n. & v.
n. 1 a a formal or ceremonial muster of troops for inspection. b = parade-ground. 2 a public procession. 3 ostentatious display (made a parade of their wealth). 4 a public square, promenade, or row of shops.
v. 1 intr. assemble for parade. 2 a tr. march through (streets etc.) in procession. b intr. march ceremonially. 3 tr. display ostentatiously. on parade 1 taking part in a parade. 2 on display. parade-ground a place for the muster of troops. parader n.
[ F, = show, f. Sp. parada and It. parata ult. f. L parare prepare, furnish ]