I. ˈpran(t)s verb
( pranced ; pranc·ing )
Etymology: Middle English prauncen
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. : to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
2. : to ride on a prancing horse
3. : to walk or move in a spirited manner : strut ; also : to dance about
transitive verb
: to cause (a horse) to prance
• pranc·er ˈpran(t)-sər noun
II. noun
Date: 1751
: an act or instance of prancing ; specifically : a prancing movement