Good Friday

Good Friday ExamplesWord Origin noun

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

Origin of Good Friday Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300 Examples from the Web for good friday Historical Examples of good friday

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

Mexico

Susan Hale

I have too solid a body, and my belief is like a Puritans on Good-Friday, too high fed with capon.

Beaumont and Fletcher’s Works (9 of 10)

Francis Beaumont

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

Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870

Various

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

Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2)

Frances Milton Trollope

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

Great Events in the History of North and South America

Charles A. Goodrich

British Dictionary definitions for good friday Good Friday noun

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

Word Origin and History for good friday Good Friday

late 13c., from good in Middle English sense of “holy,” also especially of holy days or seasons observed by the church (early 15c.); the word also was applied to Christmas and Shrove Tuesday.

good friday in Culture 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.”