JESSE

Etymology

Proper noun

Jesse (plural Jesses)

(biblical character) The father of king David.

A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

A female given name, variant of Jessie.

Noun

Jesse (plural Jesses)

(architecture) A representation of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art, such as a genealogical tree in stained glass or a branched candlestick.

Source: Wiktionary

Jes"se, n. Etym: [LL.Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr. Yishai.]

Definition: Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art; as: (a) A genealogical tree represented in stained glass. (b) A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also tree of Jesse. Jesse window (Arch.), a window of which the glazing and tracery represent the tree of Jesse.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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