Meaning of Guy Fawkes | Babel Free

Definitions

An effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned as part of the Guy Fawkes Night celebrations.

Examples

“Guy Fawkeses of great pretension were paraded in various towns of the kingdom, and the exhibitors realized contributions far exceeding the usual donations.”

“When, however, the monster Guy Fawkeses came into fashion, considerably greater expense was gone to in " getting up " the figures.”

“Millions of little Guy Fawkeses are burned in England every year.”

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