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1. (n.) Joseph
a son of Jacob and Rachel who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Gen. 30:22–24; 37.
2. Joseph
the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Matt. 1:16–25.
3. Joseph
(Hinmaton-yalaktit), c1840–1904, leader of the Nez Percé.
4. Joseph
(l.c.) a woman's riding coat popular in colonial America.
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Joseph, Chief Joseph
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
2. (noun) 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
3. (noun) Joseph
(New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) joseph
an outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. joseph
the name of four persons in Scripture. 1, Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, and the story of whose life is given in Genesis. 2, Joseph, St. the carpenter, the husband of the Virgin Mary and the reputed father of Jesus. 3, Joseph Of Aramathea, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, who begged the body of Jesus to bury it in his own tomb. 4, Joseph, surnamed Barsabas, one of the disciples of Jesus, and deemed worthy to be nominated to fill the place vacated by Judas.
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