n. - A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
n. - A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
n. - A high hill near the shore.
n. - That which gives notice of danger.
v. t. - To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
v. t. - To furnish with a beacon or beacons.