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Proper noun

Guy Fawkes Night

1. (Britain) 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.

Synonyms

• (UK) Bonfire Night
• (UK) Firework Night
• (Australian) Cracker Night
• (US, historical) Pope Night

Related terms

• (Britain) Guy Fawkes Day
• (Britain, historical) Gunpowder Treason Day
• (US, historical) Pope Day

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