Example Sentences

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Here's a player who had the body and the ability, but he was a fancy dancer and prancer.

From Time Magazine Archive

Champion Jimmy Carter, a 29-year-old plodder, knocked out George Araujo, a 22-year-old prancer, in the 13th round, for Carter's sixth victory in seven title fights.

From Time Magazine Archive

And when backward his ears are inclined, And his tail with his ham is combined, Caution two you will bear in your mind: Beware of a prancer behind!

From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison

Coronel"—Shannon stepped aside from the door—"we may not be able to git you somethin' as fine as this here prancer, but we ain't altogether lackin' in mighty good hosses.

From Rebel Spurs by Norton, Andre

I will now ride on the king's prancer as his bridesman to Sweden, to perform what I have neglected.

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin