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Joseph

jo·seph

UK/ˈd͡ʒəʊsəf/ US/ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ common

noun

1.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

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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.

Origin

From Middle English Ioseph, ultimately from Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף (Yoséf, literally “(God) shall add”); a son of Jacob.

Phrases

  • Jesus, Mary and Joseph
  • Joseph City
  • Saint Joseph
  • St Joseph
  • St. Joseph

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