jesse Meaning, Definition & Usage

Jes"se noun

Etymology

LL.Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr. , fr. Herb. Yishai.

Definitions

1. 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.