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wish′ing well`


n.
a well or pool of water supposed to grant the wish of one who tosses a coin into it.
[1790–95]
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Translations
toivomuskaivo

wishing well

[ˈwɪʃɪŋˌwel] Npozo m de los deseos
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wishing well

nWunschbrunnen m
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A recurring date in the Castle calendar is 'Green Day', where staff from all of the Castle Bingo halls compete and take part in making weird and wonderful creations, from wishing wells to denim jean hand-bags, all made from recyclable materials.
A recurring date in the Castle calendar is "Green Day", where staff from all of the Castle Bingo halls compete and take part in making weird and wonderful creations; from wishing wells to denim jean hand-bags, all made purely from recycled materials.
All donations will be accepted on the second floor of the casino in the Clubhouse at the "Wishing Wells." The general public is invited to attend.
stone walls, dovecotes, wishing wells, fruit and vegetables, quaint.