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