Joseph (n.)

  1. leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

    [ Syn: joseph , chief joseph ]

  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

    [ Syn: joseph ]

  3. (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus

    [ Syn: joseph ]

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