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  Pelham

  noun

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

  noun

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

Pelham

¹ American  

[pel-uhm] / ˈpɛl əm /

noun

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

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Pelham ² American  

[pel-uhm] / ˈpɛl əm /

noun

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

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Pelham ¹ British  

/ 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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pelham ² British  

/ ˈpɛləm /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Pelham

After the proper name Pelham

Example Sentences

Ben has previously written for the Financial Times and various local newspapers, including on Cape Cod and in Pelham, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

That is making life difficult for gaming console companies, said Pelham Smithers, head of U.K.-based Japanese equity research firm Pelham Smithers Associates.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

In addition to Pelham, Franz is survived by a brother, Joe.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

Since Monday, the Met Police have been carrying out a dig at Stocking Pelham, near Stansted, to try to find her remains, with nothing found so far.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024

I told her as much of the truth as I could, from the firecrackers to the Pelham Police Department and the white tulips.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green