To be rung in London at every parish church at the same hour as at St. Martin le Grand, 1282 (Riley, Mem. 21).
No one allowed to walk about the streets after this hour (ib. 24).
No taverns to be kept open (ib.).
·noun A utensil for covering the fire. II. Curfew ·noun The ringing of an evening bell, originally ...
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