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Fawkes

American

[fawks] / fɔks /

noun

Guy, 1570–1606, English conspirator and leader in the Gunpowder plot of 1605: Guy Fawkes Day is observed on November 5 by the building of effigies and bonfires.

Fawkes British

/ fɔːks /

noun

Guy . 1570–1606, English conspirator, executed for his part in the Gunpowder Plot to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament (1605). Effigies of him (guys) are burnt in Britain on Guy Fawkes Day (Nov 5)

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BBC Weather Forecaster Chris Fawkes said this week will be wet and windy as low pressure moves in off the Atlantic, with temperatures dropping from the highs seen over the weekend.

From BBC

A recording of those comments was published by the Guido Fawkes website, causing a backlash.

From BBC

Effigies of Dominic Cummings, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock and a masked Guy Fawkes went up in flames.

From BBC

The audio clip was published by the Guido Fawkes website minutes before Sir Keir began his speech to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

From BBC

The hall hosted numerous medieval coronation banquets, as well as the trials of Guy Fawkes and Charles I in the 17th century.

From Seattle Times

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