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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Wishbone \Wish"bone`\, n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also {merrythought}, and {wishing bone}. See {Merrythought}, and {Furculum}. | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Merrythought \Mer"ry*thought`\, n. The forked bone of a fowl's breast; -- called also {wishbone}. See {Furculum}. Note: It is a sportive custom for two persons to break this bone by pulling the ends apart to see who will get the longer piece, the securing of which is regarded as a lucky omen, signifying that the person holding it will obtain the gratification of some secret wish. | |
