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