Joseph — synonyms, definition

1. Joseph (Noun)

Chief Joseph

Joseph (Noun) — Leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904).

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

Joseph (Noun) — (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colours, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt.

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