1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar TongueRegency Word Wednesday July 16, 2014 Cora Lee Joseph “A woman’s great coat. Also, a sheepish bashful young fellow: an allusion to Joseph who fled from Potiphar’s wife. You are Josephus rex; you are jo-king, i.e. joking.” Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestMoreRedditTumblrEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related