Jem

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  • Obscure form of the word "gem," which as a noun means a precious stone and as a verb means "to put forth buds" or "to adorn with gems." "Gem" is referenced at 159.24, during the Shaun Q/A in that chapter: "Darling gem! Darling smallfox!"
  • Corresponds to Shem in twin pair of Jem and Jaun