the Friday before Easter, observed as a commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus
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Good′ Fri′day,
- Religionthe Friday before Easter, a holy day of the Christian church, observed as the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
- Middle English 1250–1300
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