Associations to the word «Shem»

Wiktionary

SHEM, proper noun. (biblical character) The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.
SHEM, proper noun. A male given name of biblical origin.

Dictionary definition

SHEM, noun. (Old Testament) eldest son of Noah.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope