Beacon

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Beacon

Beacon, (A.-Sax. becn, fr. phare): an iron cage or trived, containing blazing material, placed upon a lofty pole served to guide travellers; or to alarm the neighbourhood in case of an invasion or rebellion. The cressets, or lights anciently used in the streets of London were similar in form.

A beacon or, inflamed proper--Badge of Henry V.

Sable, three beacons with ladders or, fired proper--DAUNT.

Azure, three beacons with ladders or, fired proper--GERVAYS.