Where does “prance” come from?
Prance derives from Middle English prancen, from Middle English pranken, from Middle Dutch pronken, of uncertain ultimate origin.
prance (English): To spring forward on the hind legs; To strut...
Definitions
- To spring forward on the hind legs; To strut...
Ancestry of “prance”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | prancen | — |
| 2 | Middle English | pranken | to prank; to trim; to adorn, arrange one's attire |
| 3 | Dutch | pronken | to display, to show off |
| 4 | Middle Dutch | pronken | to flaunt |
Words derived from “prance”