'Merrythought' definitions:
Definition of 'Merrythought'
From: GCIDE
- Merrythought \Mer"ry*thought`\, n. The forked bone of a fowl's breast; -- called also wishbone. See Furculum. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'merrythought'
From: GCIDE
- Wishbone \Wish"bone`\, n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds; -- called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and Furculum. [1913 Webster]