wishing noun.
['wɪʃɪŋ] ME.[from WISH verb: see -ING1.]The action of
WISH verb; desire; an instance of this, a wish. Formerly occas. coupled with
woulding.
Attrib. & comb.:
In the sense 'that is supposed to be capable of magically conferring the fulfilment of a wish', as
wishing-cap,
wishing-stone, etc. Special combs., as
wishing-well a well into which a coin is dropped as a wish is made.
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