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curfew

cur·few

UK/ˈkɜː.fjuː/ US/ˈkɝ.fju/ fairly common

noun

1.

the time that the curfew signal is sounded

2.

a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions

3.

an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited

Origin

From Middle English curfu, from Old French cuevre-fu (French couvre-feu), from the imperative of covrir (“to cover”) + fu (“fire”). Compare kerchief.

Phrases

  • curfew pass
  • martial law
  • state of emergency
  • state of siege
  • stay-at-home order

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