Joseph
Definition of Joseph
- 1. Leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904) Noun
- 2. (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 Noun
- 3. (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus Noun