In the Christian tradition, Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter — the day on which the Last Supper occurred. Also known as Sheer Thursday in the United Kingdom, it is traditionally a day of cleaning and giving out Maundy money there.
Thursday is the fourth day of the week between Wednesday and Friday, and is named after Thor, the hammer-wielding Norse god of thunder.
Thursday is the fourth day of the week in many cultures, following Wednesday and preceding Friday. The name “Thursday” is derived from the Old English word “Þunresdæg,” which means “Thor’s day.”
Similarly, Thursday originates from Thor’s-day, named in honour of Thor, the god of thunder. Friday was derived from Frigg’s-day, Frigg, the wife of Odin, representing love and beauty, in Norse mythology.
Definition of Thursday noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Thursday definition: 1. the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday: 2. the day of the week after Wednesday…. Learn more.
the fifth day of the week, the day following Wednesday. She came on Thursday; (also adjective) Thursday evening. jueves
Thursday is named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder, lightning, and storms. In Old English, the day was called “Þūnresdæg,” meaning “Thor’s Day.” The Roman equivalent of Thor was Jupiter, which is why Thursday is “Giovedì” in Italian, derived from “Jovis Dies” (Jupiter’s Day).
/ˈθʌzdeɪ/ IPA guide Other forms: Thursdays Definitions of Thursday noun the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day synonyms: Th