Beaconed

Beaconed
Beacon Bea"con, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Beaconed} (b[=e]"k'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Beaconing}.] 1. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine. [1913 Webster]

That beacons the darkness of heaven. --Campbell. [1913 Webster]

2. To furnish with a beacon or beacons. [1913 Webster]


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