joseph
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈd͡ʒəʊsəf//
- United States//ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf//
A woman's riding habit worn in the 18th century with a long cape and buttons running down the front.
noun
- 1
A woman's riding habit worn in the 18th century with a long cape and buttons running down the front.
Etymology
Probably in allusion to Joseph's coat of many colours in Genesis 37:3.
Forms
- plural
- josephs
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joseph · A woman's riding habit worn in the 18th century with a long cape and buttons running down the front.
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