First Known Use: 13th century
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Good Friday
noun
: the Friday before Easter that is observed by Christians as the anniversary of the death of Jesus Christ
Full Definition of GOOD FRIDAY
: the Friday before Easter observed in churches as the anniversary of the crucifixion of Christ and in some states of the United States as a legal holiday
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Origin of GOOD FRIDAY
from its special sanctity
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