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Shem

Shem

See also: shem and -shëm

English

Proper noun

Shem

  1. (biblical) The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.
  2. A male given name of biblical origin.

Quotations

  • 1611, Bible (KJV), Genesis 9:18:
    And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.

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See also: Shem and -shëm

Chinook Jargon

Noun

shem

  1. shame, dishonor, blame