Guy Fawkes
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Definition
Proper noun 1. Historical figure: An English conspirator, executed for his role in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed attempt to assassinate King James I and blow up the House of Lords. 2. Symbolic figure: The effigy traditionally burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night (November 5th) in the UK.
Usage Examples
- As a historical figure:
- Guy Fawkes was caught guarding barrels of gunpowder beneath the Houses of Parliament.
- The plot led by Guy Fawkes is remembered every year on November 5th.
- As a symbolic effigy:
- The children made a Guy Fawkes out of old clothes and stuffed it with newspaper.
- They put the Guy Fawkes on top of the bonfire.
Advanced Usage
- "Guy Fawkes Night" (also "Bonfire Night" or "Fireworks Night"): The annual commemoration on November 5th, involving bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of an effigy.
- We're going to a fireworks display for Guy Fawkes Night.
- "Remember, remember the fifth of November...": The first line of a traditional English rhyme that recounts the Gunpowder Plot.
Variants and Related Words
- Guy (noun, chiefly British): A colloquial term for a man or person. (Etymologically derived from the name Guy Fawkes, via the tradition of making an effigy or "guy").
- He's a nice guy.
- Gunpowder Plot (proper noun): The name of the conspiracy in which Guy Fawkes was involved.
Synonyms
- Conspirator (for the historical role).
- Effigy (for the symbolic representation).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Penny for the Guy": A traditional phrase associated with children asking for money in the days before Guy Fawkes Night, often while displaying their homemade effigy.
- The children stood on the corner with their Guy, calling out "Penny for the Guy!"
Noun
- English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)