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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Wishing-coat.
 
Wille Wynkin’s wishing-coat. An Irish locution.   1
        “I wish I had here Willie Wynkin’s wishing-coat.”—Howard Pyle: Robin Hood, p. 200.
 


 Wishing-cap.Wishing-rod (The) 

 
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