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.
PRANK
Prank, v. i.
Defn: To make ostentatious show.
White houses prank where once were huts. M. Arnold.
PRANK
Prank, n.
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.
PRANK
Prank, a.
Defn: Full of gambols or tricks. [Obs.]
PRANKER
Prank"er, n.
Defn: One who dresses showily; a prinker. "A pranker or a dancer."
Burton.
PRANKISH
Prank"ish, a.