Prance (?), 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.

Now rule thy prancing steed.

2. To ride on a prancing horse; to ride in an ostentatious manner.

The insulting tyrant prancing o'er the field.

3. To walk or strut about in a pompous, showy manner, or with warlike parade. Swift.

• (of a horse) to spring forwards on the hind legs
  
• to strut
  
• the act of prancing