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Prancer

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prance  (prns)
v. pranced, pranc·ing, pranc·es
v.intr.
1.
a. To spring forward on the hind legs. Used of a horse.
b. To spring or bound forward in a manner reminiscent of a spirited horse.
2. To ride a horse moving in such a fashion.
3. To walk or move about spiritedly; strut.
v.tr.
To cause (a horse) to prance.
n.
The act or an instance of prancing.
[Middle English prauncen.]
prancer n.
prancing·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.prancer - a mettlesome or fiery horse
mount, riding horse, saddle horse - a lightweight horse kept for riding only


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