John vs Shem - What's the difference?

As a proper noun john

is very popular since the middle ages.

shame, dishonor, blame.

(en noun)

(slang) A prostitute's client.

* 2004 , Dennis Cooper, The Sluts , page 233

In the first part of the video, Thad sucks the john's cock and takes a load in his mouth.

* 2013 , McLachlin CJ, Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford ( 2013 SCC 72), para. 62

In-calls, where the john comes to the prostitute’s residence, are prohibited.

(slang, US) A lavatory, toilet.

(slang) An outhouse privy. Also johnny house.

(slang) A name often used as a generic reference to a male of European, North-American, or Australian origin, while travelling in East Asia.

A male mule.

* (sense, prostitute's client) see * (toilet) see

* port-o-john

(en proper noun)

(biblical character) The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.

of biblical origin.

* *: 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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