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. ]
He begins at curfew, and walks till the first cock. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The village curfew, as it tolled profound. Campbell. [ 1913 Webster ]
For pans, pots, curfews, counters and the like. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]