Good Friday

noun

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

Good Friday

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

Good Friday

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

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English

The governor and council had appointed a fast-day to be kept through the country upon Good-Friday for the success of the king.

This scene is almost the same to-day in the public square on Good-Friday.

And yt on Good-Friday last, they had a meetinge neare Pendle water syde.

The early part of this day, which was Good-Friday, had been very differently passed.

Sad indeed was the aspect of all things within the cathedral on Good-Friday morning.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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