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Today's Word "beacon"

A signaling or guiding device on

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beacon \BEE-kuhn\ (noun) - 1 : A signaling or guiding device, such as a lighthouse, located on a coast. 2 : A radio transmitter that emits a characteristic guidance signal for aircraft. 3 : A source of guidance or inspiration. 4 : A signal fire, especially one used to warn of an enemy's approach.

(verb tr.) - To provide with or shine as a beacon.

"While all was collapsing around him, Albert held onto his lucky lottery ticket as if it was a beacon of hope which would lead him out of his pit of doom and despair."

 

Middle English beken, from Old English beacen.


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