(obsolete) A gleam of light; a flame. noun.

Is Steem a word?

No, steem is not in the scrabble dictionary.

What is Aunt Jemima slang for?

In this context, the slang term "Aunt Jemima" falls within the "mammy archetype" and refers to a friendly black woman who is perceived as obsequiously servile or acting in, or protective of, the interests of whites.