1
capitalized
a
: a son of Jacob who according to the account in Genesis rose to high political office in Egypt after being sold into slavery by his brothers
b
: the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus according to the Gospel accounts
2
: a long cloak worn especially by women in the 18th century
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“Joseph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joseph. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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Joseph
biographical name
Jo·seph
ˈjō-zəf,
also
-səf
circa 1840–1904 In-mut-too-yah-lat-lat Nez Percé Indian chief
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