Wish"ful*ness

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Wishful \Wish"ful\, a. [Cf. {Wistful}.]
   1. Having desire, or ardent desire; longing.
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   2. Showing desire; as, wishful eyes.
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            From Scotland am I stolen, even of pure love
            To greet mine own land with my wishful sight.
                                                  --Shak.
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   3. Desirable; exciting wishes. [R.] --Chapman.
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      n.
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