English Explanatory Dictionary

Guy Fawkes Night

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The revelry on Guy Fawkes Day (the 5th of November) in commemoration of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, traditionally including the burning of effigies of the pope, Guy Fawkes, and/or the Devil.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Guy Fawkes Night

Synonyms

Bonfire Night Firework Night Cracker Night Pope Night

Related words

Guy Fawkes Day Gunpowder Treason Day Pope Day
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