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

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke