To move in bold or irregular figures; to swing about
in circles or vibrations by way of show or triumph; to brandish.

To develop; to make thrive; to expand.

To make ornamental strokes with the pen; to write
graceful, decorative figures.

To adorn with flowers orbeautiful figures, either
natural or artificial; to ornament with anything showy; to embellish.

To execute an irregular or fanciful strain of music,
by way of ornament or prelude.

To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton
movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with
fantastic and irregular motion.

To be prosperous; to increase in wealth, honor,
comfort, happiness, or whatever is desirable; to thrive; to be
prominent and influental; specifically, of authors, painters, etc., to
be in a state of activity or production.

To grow luxuriantly; to increase and enlarge, as a
healthy growing plant; a thrive.

To use florid language; to indulge in rhetorical
figures and lofty expressions; to be flowery.

To boast; to vaunt; to brag.