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Friday

[ frahy-dey, -dee ]

noun

  1. the sixth day of the week, following Thursday.


Friday

/ -deɪ; ˈfraɪdɪ /

noun

  1. the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week
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Friday

  1. A native character in Robinson Crusoe, so named because Crusoe found him on a Friday. Friday places himself in service to Crusoe and helps him survive.
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Notes

Figuratively, a “man Friday†or “girl Friday†is a valued helper.
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of Friday1

before 1000; Middle English; Old English ¹ó°ùÄ«²µ±ð»åæ²µ Freya's day, equivalent to ¹ó°ùÄ«²µ±ð (genitive singular of ¹ó°ùŧ´Ç ) + »åæ²µ day; ¹ó°ùŧ´Ç is identical with Old English adj. ´Ú°ùŧ´Ç free
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of Friday1

Old English ¹ó°ùÄ«²µ±ð»åæ²µ , literally: Freya's day; related to Old Frisian ´Ú°ùÄ«²¹»å±ð¾± , Old High German ´Ú°ùÄ«²¹³Ù²¹²µ
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Idioms and Phrases

see black Friday ; girl Friday ; thank god (it's Friday) .
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Example Sentences

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“They are a great team,†Jokic said after Denver’s practice Friday.

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James doubled-down on his role in the Lakers’ offense on Friday, simplifying any lingering questions about hierarchy now that the playoffs are here.

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But Padilla and Schiff, in a letter Friday, said the actions “terrorized hundreds of thousands of students across Los Angeles and undermine public trust.â€

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“This man is, according to certified statements that we get, is a very violent person,†Trump said Friday.

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Good Friday, a religious day of observance for Catholics and Christians, is not a federal holiday but some business operations are closed for the day.

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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