joseph

Definitions

1A long coat worn by women in the th century, often buttoned down the front and used for riding or traveling.

She wore a joseph over her dress to keep warm during the carriage ride.

The museum displayed a beautifully preserved joseph from the th century.

Fashion historians often study the joseph to understand women's travel attire of the period.

Word Origin

Language

French

Original word

joseph

Originally meant

a long coat

Background

The term 'joseph' for this type of coat is believed to have been inspired by the biblical figure Joseph, who was known for his coat of many colors. The name was adopted in the 18th century to describe a specific style of women's outerwear.