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fawkes

/fɔks/

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noun
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
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guy an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
gunpowder plot a conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England; led by Guy Fawkes
guy fawkes night effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night
bonfire night effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night