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Good Friday

The definition of Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday, marking the day that Jesus was crucified.

(noun)

An example of Good Friday is the day of the three-hour church service held from noon until 3 PM commemorating three hours that Jesus was on the cross.

See Good Friday in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the Friday before Easter Sunday, observed in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus

See Good Friday in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus.

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Origin: From good, pious, holy (obsolete)

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