Pelham

1
[ pel-uhm ]

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

Words Nearby Pelham

Other definitions for Pelham (2 of 2)

Pelham2
[ pel-uhm ]

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

Origin of Pelham

2
After the proper name Pelham

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How to use Pelham in a sentence

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

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

    Mountain | Clement Wood
  • When they became settled in the train, Pelham retold to the sisters the story of his trip to the mountain.

    Mountain | Clement Wood
  • 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.

    Mountain | Clement Wood
  • Pelham would ask, curious to piece out what he knew of the doings of these inferior folks.

    Mountain | Clement Wood
  • Pelham went chill all over, as he realized how unpopular socialism would be made to appear.

    Mountain | Clement Wood

British Dictionary definitions for pelham (1 of 2)

pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /


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

Origin of pelham

1
probably from the proper name Pelham

British Dictionary definitions for Pelham (2 of 2)

Pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /


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

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