PRINKING

Verb

prinking

present participle of prink

Source: Wiktionary


PRINK

Prink, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Prinked; p. pr. & vb. n. Prinking.] Etym: [Probably a nasalized form of prick. See Prick, v. t., and cf. Prig, Prank.]

Definition: To dress or adjust one's self for show; to prank.

Prink, v. t.

Definition: To prank or dress up; to deck fantastically. "And prink their hair with daisies." Cowper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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