MERRYMEETING
Mer"ry*meet`ing, n.
Defn: A meeting for mirth.
MERRYTHOUGHT
Mer"ry*thought`, n.
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.
MERSION
Mer"sion, n. Etym: [L. mersio. See Merge.]
Defn: Immersion [R.] Barrow.
MERULIDAN
Me*ru"li*dan, n. Etym: [L. merula, merulus, blackbird. See Merle.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: A bird of the Thrush family.
MERUS
Me"rus, n. Etym: [NL.] (Arch.)