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Good Friday
noun
: the Friday before Easter observed in churches as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ and in some states of the U.S. as a legal holiday
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Early voting for that contest will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, but not on Good Friday.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2024
Which retail and grocery stores are closed on Good Friday?
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
What is Good Friday?
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
from its special sanctity
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Good Friday was
in the 14th century
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“Good Friday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Good%20Friday. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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Good Friday
noun
: the Friday before Easter observed by Christians as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ
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