Definition of Curfew. Meaning of Curfew. Synonyms of Curfew

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Definition of Curfew

Curfew
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.

Meaning of Curfew from wikipedia

- A curfew is an order that imposes certain regulations during specified hours. Typically, curfews order all people affected by them to remain indoors during...
- Look up curfew in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A curfew is an order specifying a time after which certain regulations apply. Curfew may also refer...
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- The Falls Curfew, also called the Battle of the Falls (or Lower Falls), was a British Army operation during 3–5 July 1970 in the Falls district of Belfast...
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- mall curfews, chaperone policies, or parental escort policies: measures to prevent minors from entering or staying on mall property during curfew times...
- 1200 Curfews is a live album by the Indigo Girls, released in 1995. Most of the recordings come from their 1994–95 tour to support the Swamp Ophelia album;...