CURFEW

curfew

(noun) an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited

curfew

(noun) a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions

curfew

(noun) the time that the curfew signal is sounded

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

curfew (plural curfews)

Any regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time.

The time when such restriction begins.

A signal indicating this time.

A fireplace accessory designed to bank a fire by completely covering the embers.

(historical) A regulation in feudal Europe by which fires had to be covered up or put out at a certain fixed time in the evening, marked by the ringing of an evening bell.

The evening bell, which continued to be rung in many towns after the regulation itself became obsolete.

Source: Wiktionary

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Cur"few (kr"f), n. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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