Plural of Friday, the fifth day of the week, traditionally associated with the end of the work week.
From Old English 'Frīgedæg', literally 'Frigg's day', named after the Norse goddess Frigg. Germanic languages generally follow this pattern of naming Friday after a goddess associated with love or beauty.
Friday gets its name from Frigg, the Norse goddess of love and marriage, making it the only weekday in English named after a female deity. The phrase 'Thank God it's Friday' reflects a modern work culture phenomenon that would be completely foreign to agricultural societies where every day involved essential labor.
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