Pelham

¹

[ pel-uhm ]

noun

1. Henry, 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister 1743–54 (brother of Thomas Pelham-Holles).

Pelham

²

[ pel-uhm ]

noun

1. a bit that is used with two pairs of reins, designed to serve the purpose of a full bridle.

pelham

¹

/ ˈpɛləm /

noun

1. a horse's bit for a double bridle, less severe than a curb but more severe than a snaffle

Pelham

²

/ ˈpɛləm /

noun

1. PelhamHenry16961754MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Henry. 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister (1743–54); brother of Thomas Pelham Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pelham¹

After the proper name Pelham

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pelham¹

probably from the proper name Pelham

Example Sentences

He photographed the subway, including the real Pelham line, and its constituency in all their glorious degradation.

From The Daily Beast

Pelham gathered wild flowers, as they climbed up to the northern crest of the gap.

From Project Gutenberg

When they became settled in the train, Pelham retold to the sisters the story of his trip to the mountain.

From Project Gutenberg

Pelham was wrapped up in the minuti of the mining; and this was a book in which Paul had covered only the first simple chapters.

From Project Gutenberg

Pelham would ask, curious to piece out what he knew of the doings of these inferior folks.

From Project Gutenberg

Pelham went chill all over, as he realized how unpopular socialism would be made to appear.

From Project Gutenberg