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From the effigy of the pope typically burnt during the celebrations.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pope Day
Today it means: Synonym of Gunpowder Treason Day (now Guy Fawkes Day). Full definition →
Today it means: Synonym of Gunpowder Treason Day (now Guy Fawkes Day). Full definition →
From the effigy of the pope typically burnt during the celebrations.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.