הַשְׁמֵד, (Infin. Hif. of שָׁמַד) [extermination,] Hashmed, allegorical name of an angel of justice. Ex. R. s. 41, end; s. 44; Midr. Till. to Ps. VII; a. fr.; (Deut. R. s. 3 (מְכַלֶּה).