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[ joh-zuhf, -suhf ] / ˈdʒoʊ zəf, -səf /
nounJacob's eleventh son, the first of Jacob and his second wife, Rachel: sold into slavery by his brothers. Genesis 30:22–24; 37. the husband of Mary who was the mother of Jesus. Matthew 1:16–25. Hinmaton-yalaktit, c1840–1904, leader of the Nez Percé: led 1,000-mile (1,600-km) retreat from U.S. forces in an attempt to reach Canada in 1877. (lowercase) a long coat buttoning in the front, worn especially by women as part of their riding habit in colonial America. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “increaser.” Words nearby Josephjoropo, jorum, Jos, Joselyn, Josep, Joseph, Joseph and his brothers, Joseph Bonaparte Gulf, Joseph I, Joseph II, Josephine Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Joseph“I heard them say, ‘He was shot twice,’” the father, Joseph Dossi, remembers. Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown|Michael Daly|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST Bergoglio ran second to Joseph Ratzinger, who became Benedict XVI. How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF|Jason Berry|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST In an act of corporal punishment that we at the Daily Beast do not condone, Joseph grabbed Him by the ear and “pulled hard.” Was Baby Jesus A Holy Terror?|Candida Moss|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST Joseph LaRocca says some companies are upping the ante in terms of fending off return fraudsters. The Insane $11 Billion Scam at Retailers’ Return Desks|M.L. Nestel|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cops launched a flash grenade through the window and officer Joseph Weekley fired, fatally striking Stanley-Jones. Worse Than Eric Garner: Cops Who Got Away With Killing Autistic Men and Little Girls|Emily Shire|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST How if he should take this means of informing Joseph of his present situation? The Strange Story of Rab Rby|Mr Jkai A diligent immigration commission with an appropriation to spend has little time to listen to Joseph. They Who Knock at Our Gates|Mary Antin Even Joseph's confidence in her is shaken, so shaken that he must put her away and have the betrothal cancelled. Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St Luke|Henry Burton Joseph had but recently escaped from his persecutors, who sought to accomplish his destruction. History of the Prophet Joseph by His Mother|Lucy Smith Joseph Stagg, nevertheless, was seriously troubled by the situation. Carolyn of the Corners|Ruth Belmore Endicott
British Dictionary definitions for Joseph (1 of 2)
nouna woman's floor-length riding coat with a small cape, worn esp in the 18th century Word Origin for josephperhaps from the story of Joseph and his long coat (Genesis 37:3) British Dictionary definitions for Joseph (2 of 2)
nounOld Testament - the eleventh son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 30:2–24)
- either or both of two tribes descended from his sons Ephraim and Manasseh
Saint Joseph New Testament the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:16–25). Feast day: Mar 19 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 |