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Definition of Jesse
1. n. Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art
Definition of Jesse
1. to jess [v JESSED, JESSING, JESSES] - See also: jess
Medical Definition of Jesse
1. Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art; as: A genealogical tree represented in stained glass. 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, a window of which the glazing and tracery represent the tree of Jesse. Origin: LL.Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr, fr. Herb. Yishai. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)