About The Word Curfew
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Curfew
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What's The Definition Of Curfew?
[n] an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited
[n] a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions [n] the time that the curfew signal is sounded Synonyms | Synonyms for Curfew: Related Terms | Find terms related to Curfew: See Also | deadline | decree | edict | fiat | order | rescript | sign | signal | signaling Curfew In Webster's Dictionary \Cur"few\ (k?r"f?), n. [OE. courfew, curfu, fr. OF.
cuevrefu, covrefeu, F. couvre-feu; covrir to cover + feu
fire, fr. L. focus fireplace, hearth. See {Cover}, and
{Focus}.]
1. The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the
inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire
to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the
bell itself.
He begins at curfew, and walks till the first cock.
--Shak.
The village curfew, as it tolled profound.
--Campbell.
2. A utensil for covering the fire. [Obs.]
For pans, pots, curfews, counters and the like.
--Bacon.
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