Good Friday

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

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
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
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

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

Discovery of Witches |Thomas Potts

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.”