\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}.
      In sumptuous tire she joyed herself to prank.
                                               --Spenser.

\Prank\, v. i.
To make ostentatious show.
      White houses prank where once were huts. --M. Arnold.

\Prank\, n.
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\, a.
Full of gambols or tricks. [Obs.]