Fawkes

/fɔks/
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Other forms: Fawkeses

Definitions of Fawkes
  1. noun
    English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
    synonyms: Guy Fawkes
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    coconspirator, conspirator, machinator, plotter
    a member of a conspiracy
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