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Webster 1913 Edition
Merrythought
Mer′ry-thoughtˊ
,Noun.
The forked bone of a fowl’s breast; – called also
wishbone
. See Furculum
. ☞ 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.