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Curfew : 英英辞書
Cur"few
(kr"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.



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