Curfewed

/ˈkɜrfjuːd/ adjective

Definition

Subject to or restricted by a curfew; having a curfew imposed or in effect.

Etymology

Derived from 'curfew' (Old French 'couvre-feu' meaning cover fire, the signal to extinguish fires and go indoors) plus the past participle suffix '-ed'. The term became common in modern usage during wartime and civil unrest.

Kelly Says

During wartime or lockdowns, entire cities become 'curfewed'—it's a word that gained new weight during WWII when blackout curfews kept people indoors for safety.

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