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Fawkes


Definition: Meaning of, Fawkes in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fɔːks /

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  1. 1570-1606 english conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament
    SYNONYM
    Guy Fawkes
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Fawkes used in phrases

  • Fawkes, Guy
    1. (1570-1606) an English ROMAN CATHOLIC who was killed as punishment for his part in a secret plan, known as the GUNPOWDER PLOT, to destroy the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT by causing an explosion on November 5th, 1605. GUY FAWKES' NIGHT is celebrated every year on November 5th in the UK.
  • Guy Fawkes (noun)
    1. 1570-1606 english conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament
  • Guy Fawkes Day (noun)
    1. day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
  • Guy Fawkes Night (noun)
    1. effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night
  • Guy Fawkes' Night (noun)
    1. November 5th, when people in Britain light FIREWORK s and burn a GUY on a fire [=  bonfire night]
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