beaconage
(ˈbiːkənɪdʒ)
Also 7 beconage.
[f. beacon n. + -age.]
a. Toll paid for the maintainance of beacons. b. A system of beacons.
| 1607 Cowell Interpr., Beconage signifieth money paid for the maintenance of Becons. 1755 N. Magens Insurances I. 72 Towage, and Pilotage..Light-money, Beaconage, &c. 1862 Edin. Rev. Jan. 183 Our beaconage admits of much improvement. |