Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Joseph \Jo"seph\, n.
An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's
riding habit, buttoned down the front. --Fairholt.
Source : WordNet®
Joseph
n 1: leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States
troops (1840-1904) [syn: {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
3: (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief)
the foster father of Jesus