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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Curfew \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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: curfew n 1: the time that the curfew signal is sounded 2: a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions 3: an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited
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