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Fawkes

fawks

Fawkes (name) means an English surname, most famously borne by Guy Fawkes, the conspirator behind the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Example: “Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks in Britain.”

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An English surname, most famously borne by Guy Fawkes, the conspirator behind the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.
"Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks in Britain."

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Fawkeses plural

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Etymology

Variant spelling of Faulks.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Fawkes” mean?

The word “Fawkes” means an English surname, most famously borne by Guy Fawkes, the conspirator behind the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.

How do you pronounce “Fawkes”?

“Fawkes” is pronounced fawks (/fɔːks/ in IPA).

How do you use “Fawkes” in a sentence?

Here is “Fawkes” used in a sentence: “Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated with bonfires and fireworks in Britain.”

What part of speech is “Fawkes”?

“Fawkes” is a name.

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