Pranking

Pranking
Prank Prank, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pranked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pranking}.] [Cf. E. prink, also G. prangen, prunken, to shine, to make a show, Dan. prange, prunke, Sw. prunka, D. pronken.] To adorn in a showy manner; to dress or equip ostentatiously; -- often followed by up; as, to prank up the body. See {Prink}. [1913 Webster]

In sumptuous tire she joyed herself to prank. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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