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Pharos

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

A watch-tower, at sea mark, which cannot be erected without lawful warrant and authority. 3 Inst. 204.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A watch-tower, light-house or sea-mark.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

A light house or beacon. It is derived from Pharus, a small island at the mouth of the Nile, on which was built a watch-tower.