WORD MATTERS – The history behind the words
TODAY’S WORD IS “GUY” – THINK GUY FAWKES NIGHT Personally, I thought the word “guy” was the American equal of the British word “bloke”. However, it appears to have taken its origins from Guy Fawkes night. At first, it meant the effigy of Guy Fawkes traditionally burnt on the bonfire. I don’t think many people …