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