Shem
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Shem
noun \ˈshem\Definition of SHEM
: the eldest son of Noah held to be the progenitor of the Semitic peoples
Origin of SHEM
Hebrew Shēm
First Known Use: before 12th century
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