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   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.
   
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   In sumptuous tire she joyed herself to prank. Spenser.
   
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   Prank, v. i. To make ostentatious show.
   
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   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.
   
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   The harpies . . . played their accustomed pranks. Sir W. Raleigh.
   
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   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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