prance
verb (used without object)
to spring from the hind legs; to move by springing, as a horse.
prancer
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a word derived from
prance.
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
He landed with no more money than the price of a pistol, but he prigged a prancer at Bristol horsefair, and set out upon his last journey.
From A Book of Scoundrels by Charles Whibley
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 Andre Norton
Tell me, pretty wag, Where stands this prancer, in what inn or stable?
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
