3. A thing desired; an object of desire.

Will he, wise, let loose at once his ire . . . To give his enemies

their wish!

Milton.

Wish"a*ble (?), a. Capable or worthy of being wished for; desirable.

Udall.

Wish"bone` (?), n. The forked bone in front of the breastbone in birds;

— called also merrythought, and wishing bone. See Merrythought, and

Furculum.

Wish"ed*ly, adv. According to wish; conformably to desire. [Obs.]

Chapman.

Wish"er (?), n. One who wishes or desires; one who expresses a wish.

Shak.

Wish"ful (?), a. [Cf. Wistful.] 1. Having desire, or ardent desire;

longing.

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