What is the actual meaning of the word 'curfew' that originated in England?

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Solution

The correct option is B Cover the fire
The regulation which was implemented in England to avoid the outbreak of the cities is called curfew. The actual meaning of the word 'curfew' is to 'cover the fire'.
Now the emergency action taken by the government to bring back peace in troublesome areas is known as a curfew.

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