Definitions

1. noun

A male given name, derived from the biblical figure Joseph.

“Joseph is a popular name among Jewish families.”

2. proper noun

A reference to the biblical figure Joseph, the father of Jesus.

“Joseph and Mary took their son to Egypt to escape the king’s soldiers.”

3. noun

A unit of the Hebrew Bible, the book of the prophet Joseph.

“The book of the prophet Joseph is part of the Hebrew Bible.”

4. noun

A type of coat or garment, especially in medieval times.

“The knight wore a joseph, a type of coat, into battle.”