Moses: Meaning and Definition of

Mo•ses

1. the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and delivered the Law during their years of wandering in the wilderness.
2. a male given name.

Mo•ses

1. (“Grandma Moses”), 1860–1961, U.S. painter.
2. 1888–1981, U.S. public official: New York City Commissioner of Parks 1934–60.