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Pronunciation : Prank
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. E. prink, also G. prangen, prunken, to shine, to make a show, Dan. prange, prunke, Sw. prunka, D. pronken.]
Definition : Defn: 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Pranked; p. pr. & vb. n. Pranking.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Prank
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make ostentatious show. White houses prank where once were huts. M. Arnold.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Prank
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Prank
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Full of gambols or tricks. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913