| Curfew (curfew) |
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| n. | (kûr"f ) |
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| Cur"few |
| [OE. courfew, curfu, fr. OF. cuevrefu,
covrefeu, F. couvre-feu; covrir to cover +
feu fire, fr. L. focus fireplace, hearth. See
Cover, and Focus.] |
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.
A utensil for covering the fire.
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