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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.

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. A utensil for covering the fire.
  3. n. the time that the curfew signal is sounded
  4. n. a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
  5. n. an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited
  6. 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.
  7. n:100 n. the time that the curfew signal is sounded n. a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions n. an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited