pharos

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Sometimes, O Lord, thou lightest in my head   A lamp that well might pharos all the lands; Anon the light will neither rise nor spread:   Shrouded in danger gray the beacon stands!

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by MacDonald, George

He sat there changing colour like a revolving pharos, twist316ing his fingers hysterically, swallowing air, the picture of guilt.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

The grounds were intended to stretch over the downs to a great distance, and on the highest point was to stand a pharos, whose light would be visible from the Solent. 

From John Keble's Parishes by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

The pharos was probably a linen garment of Egyptian origin, which was sometimes worn instead of the peplus.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

The pharos of the night; where gods might dance.

From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 280, October 27, 1827 by Various