Shem

noun

: the eldest son of Noah held to be the progenitor of the Semitic peoples

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Shēm

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shem was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Shem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shem. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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