Shimei(2 syl.), in Dryden's satire of Absalom and Achitophel, is designed for Slingsby Bethel, the lord mayor. Shimei, whose youth did early promise bring, Of zeal to God and hatred to his king; Did wisely from expensive sins refrain, And never broke the Sabbath but for gain. Part 1, lines 548-551. Shinar The land of the Chaldees. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Shimei from Infoplease:
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