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fawkes

/fɔːks/

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noun

/fɔːks/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому заговорщику, казнённому за участие в заговоре с целью взорвать Якова I и здание парламента (1570-1606).

A proper noun referring to an English conspirator executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical conspiratorB2formalbritish

    An Englishman involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, aiming to assassinate King James I and destroy the Houses of Parliament.

    ruИсторический заговорщик

    • Guy Fawkes is traditionally remembered on November 5th with bonfires and fireworks.
    • He was arrested while guarding explosives that were placed under the House of Lords.
  2. Symbol of rebellionB2informal

    Used as a cultural icon representing protest or defiance, often through the stylized mask from the graphic novel and film 'V for Vendetta'.

    ruСимвол бунта

    • The Guy Fawkes mask became a symbol for the Anonymous hacker group.
    • Protesters wore Fawkes masks during the demonstrations.
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  • fawkeses' possessive plural form
  • fawkes's possessive singular form