prinker


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prink

 (prĭngk)
v. prinked, prink·ing, prinks
v.tr.
To adorn (oneself) in a showy manner.
v.intr.
To dress or groom oneself with elaborate care or vanity; primp.

[Probably alteration of prank.]

prink′er n.
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Komen for the Cure dont la fondatrice est Mme Nancy Prinker, ambassadrice de bonne volonte aupres de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Sante (OMS).