Terrorism And The Etymology Of The Word "Guy"

Guy Fawkes

Roman Catholic Revolutionary

Fawkes and some other "guys" tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605.

ETYMOLOGY:

After Guy Fawkes (1570-1606), a conspirator in the failed attempt to blow up England’s Parliament in 1605. Earliest documented use: 1874.

Guy Fawkes

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes

The mask used by "Anonymous" is a stylized depiction of Guy Fawkes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkes_mask