Brewer's: Thursday

That is, Thor's day. In French, Jeudi - i.e. Jove's day.

Thursday

(See Black.)

When three Thursdays meet.
Never (q.v.). In French, “Cela arrivera la semaine des trois jeudis.” Maundy Thursday. (See Maundy Thursday.)
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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