53-Down's firstborn (4)

I believe the answer is:

shem

(Other definitions for shem that I've seen before include "Third son of Noah" , "Noah's son caught in mess" , "One of Noah's sons" , "Biblical character" , "Eldest of Noah's three sons" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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