'Curfew': A Short History and Etymology | Merriam-Webster
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WebWhat to Know. A curfew today is a restriction which limits a group of people from being outside their homes past a certain time. The original use of the word dates back to the 14th century, where a curfew was an evening bell which warned people to cover their fires for the night, to protect their homes (and their neighbor's homes) from accidents.
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