CURFEWS
Noun
curfews
plural of curfew
Source: Wiktionary
CURFEW
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