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Definition of Curfews

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 Curfews from wikipedia

- juvenile curfews which affect all persons under a certain age not accompanied by an adult or engaged in certain approved activities. Curfews have been...
- The Curfew may refer to: The Curfew (play), an 1807 historical tragedy by John Tobin The Curfew (novel), a 2011 novel by Jesse Ball The Curfew, a band...
- 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...
- A curfew p**** or a movement and curfew p**** is a do****ent which authorizes public officials or civilians to travel within – or to and from – an area under...
- 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...
- have occurred after curfews were imposed, including: 1988 Tompkins Square Park riot 2021 Dutch curfew riots Sunset Strip curfew riots This disambiguation...
- mall curfews, chaperone policies, or parental escort policies: measures to prevent minors from entering or staying on mall property during curfew times...
- still banned, but there were no restrictions on interstate travel. Night curfews were in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in all areas and state governments...
- Breaking Curfew is the fourth studio album by the Canadian rock band Red Rider, released in 1984 (see 1984 in music). The album was recorded and mixed...
- doctor, and her team battle tirelessly at a private hospital amidst strict curfews. The tension escalates when Tina's menacing husband forces the hospital...