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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now rule thy prancing steed. Gay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To ride on a prancing horse; to ride in an ostentatious manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
The insulting tyrant prancing o'er the field. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]