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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

Pelham also said Franz’s cause of death was cancer and a severe reaction to the medication being used to treat her.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

Patricia Pelham, a United Kingdom native who has been living in Florida for 30 years, wonders where the suspect was able to park his car close enough to quickly make his getaway.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

But Mrs. Pelham had said I looked like Jason had at my age.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk