Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

guy fawkes night

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.70 in modern English

Syllables: guy -fawkes night
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

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.

British usage

Usage

British usage

Phrases

Guy Fawkes Day Gunpowder Treason Day Pope Day

Frequently Paired Words

Guy Fawkes Day Gunpowder Treason Day Pope Day

Synonyms

Bonfire Night Firework Night Cracker Night Pope Night

Questions

What does guy fawkes night mean?: 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.

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