Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Joseph /jō'səf/ · Jo·seph · IPA /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ 01 n. An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front. 1. An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front.