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.
In sumptuous tire she joyed herself to prank.
Spenser.
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Prank, v. i.
To make ostentatious show.
White houses prank where once were huts.
M. Arnold.
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Prank, n.
A gay or sportive action; a ludicrous, merry, or mischievous trick; a caper; a frolic.
Spenser.
The harpies . . . played their accustomed pranks.
Sir W. Raleigh.
His pranks have been too broad to bear with.
Shak.
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Prank, a.
Full of gambols or tricks.
[Obs.]
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