curfew
C1Գոյական/US /kˈɝfjuː/ KƏRFY-o͞o; UK /kˈɝfjuː/ KƏRFY-o͞o/
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.
