Merrythought
Pronunciation : Mer"ry*thought`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913