| Joseph, Saint fl. first century a.d. In the New Testament, the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus. |
Jo·seph 1 (j  z f, -sf) In the Bible, the older son of Jacob and Rachel and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel. |
| Jo·seph 2 (jzf, -sf) Originally Heinmot Tooyalakekt. Known as "Chief Joseph." 1840?-1904. Nez Percé leader who conducted a skillful but unsuccessful retreat from U.S. forces (1877). |
| jo·seph (jzf, -sf) n. A long riding coat with a small cape, worn by women in the 18th century. [After Joseph, who left an outer garment in the hands of Potiphar's wife when he fled her attempt to seduce him (Genesis 39:12).] |
joseph [ˈdʒəʊzɪf]
n
(Clothing & Fashion) a woman's floor-length riding coat with a small cape, worn esp in the 18th century
[perhaps from the story of Joseph and his long coat (Genesis 37:3)]
Joseph [ˈdʒəʊzɪf]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament
a.
b. either or both of two tribes descended from his sons Ephraim and Manasseh
(Biographies)
Saint New Testament the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:16-25) the eleventh son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 30:2-24)
b. either or both of two tribes descended from his sons Ephraim and Manasseh
(Biographies)
Saint New Testament the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:16-25). Feast day: Mar. 19
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| Noun | 1. |  Joseph - leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) |
| 2. | Joseph - (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible | |
| 3. | Joseph - (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus New Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible |
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