The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Beckon \Beck"on\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Beckoned (?); p. pr. &
   vb. n. Beckoning.]
   To make a significant sign to; hence, to summon, as by a
   motion of the hand.
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         His distant friends, he beckons near.    --Dryden.
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         It beckons you to go away with it.       --Shak.
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