fanal
Noun

fanal (plural fanals)

  1. (archaic) A lighthouse, or the apparatus placed in it for giving light.
    • 1811, Wilhelm Müller, The elements of the science of war (page 487)
      In order to assemble our full force in due time, fanals should be erected […] and kindled in such a manner as to direct the movements of the troops to any point according to an order.



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