There, children make life-sized Guy Fawkes dolls and carry "the Guys" through the streets. When darkness falls, there are major fireworks displays and "the Guys" are thrown onto bonfires.
Hi,
Is 'dolls' in the above equivalent to "dummies" and "figurines?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is 'dolls' in the above equivalent to "dummies" and "figurines?" Thanks.
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There, children make life-sized Guy Fawkes dolls and carry "the Guys" through the streets. When darkness falls, there are major fireworks displays and "the Guys" are thrown onto bonfires.
Is 'dolls' in the above equivalent to "dummies" and "figurines?"
Here's how I see these terms.
doll - a plaything for a small child, usually smaller than lifesize
dummy - a full-size replica
figurine - a small artistic figure, eg a glass or ceramic statue placed on a shelf in one's home
Clive
Were you thinking what I was thinking? Dummy is the best word in the context?
Yes.That's what we always said when I was a kid in England doing this.
Clive
The celebration is not very neighborly to Catholics.
Are you saying that the word 'guy' used for the dummy that is burned on Guy Fawkes' night does not have a connection to the name 'Guy Fawkes'?
Best wishes, Clive
What does "topical personalities" mean in your post? I can't find it on my online dictionary.
Does 'effigy' in your post also amount to "dummy/doll?" Thank you in advance.