Good Friday

American

noun

the Friday before Easter, a holy day of the Christian church, observed as the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus.

Good Friday British

noun

the Friday before Easter, observed as a commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus

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Good Friday Cultural

The Friday before Easter Sunday; a day on which Christians (see also Christian) commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus. Good Friday means “holy Friday.”

Etymology

Origin of Good Friday

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English

Example Sentences

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This ceremony which takes place at all solemn offices, except on good friday, and at masses for the dead, bears some resemblance to the old homage of feudal times32.

From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael

The procession, in which the blessed palms are carried, moves round S. Peter's, in the following order, which is observed also for the most part on holy thursday and good friday.

From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael

From Santa Croce a piece of the cross was taken to S. Peter's, and is one of the relics shewn on good friday.

From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael

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