Pelham

[ pel-uhm ]

/ ˈpɛl əm /

noun

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

Words nearby Pelham

Pele's tears, Peleus, Pelew Islands, pelf, Pelger-Huët nuclear anomaly, Pelham, Pelham-Holles, Pelias, pelican, pelican crossing, pelican-flower

Definition for Pelham (2 of 2)

Pelham²

[ pel-uhm ]

/ ˈpɛl əm /

noun

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

Origin of Pelham

after the proper name Pelham

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Example sentences from the Web for Pelham

He photographed the subway, including the real Pelham line, and its constituency in all their glorious degradation.
Nightmarish Scenes from New York's Subway|Seth Michael Donsky|June 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST
After dinner rode out to the race-course, and saw Pelham, who is in training to run a mile with Hard-heart.
Impressions of America|Tyrone Power
Before he could emerge from the water, the future dandy author of Pelham had to borrow a suit of corduroys from a rustic.
The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862|Various
Mr. Pelham found her helplessness and patience very pathetic.
The Quiver 12/1899|Anonymous

She noted that he was as well groomed as the most high-bred man she had ever known—as well as Pelham, for example.
Mrs. Darrell|Foxcroft Davis
When they got his range, Pelham moved his two guns and began again a raking fire.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston

British Dictionary definitions for Pelham (1 of 2)

pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /

noun

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

Word Origin for pelham

probably from the proper name Pelham

British Dictionary definitions for Pelham (2 of 2)

Pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /

noun

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

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单词	pelham
释义	Pelham ¹ [ pel-uhm ] / ˈpɛl əm / noun Henry, 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister 1743–54 (brother of Thomas Pelham-Holles). Words nearby Pelham Pele's tears, Peleus, Pelew Islands, pelf, Pelger-Huët nuclear anomaly, Pelham, Pelham-Holles, Pelias, pelican, pelican crossing, pelican-flower Definition for Pelham (2 of 2) Pelham² [ pel-uhm ] / ˈpɛl əm / noun 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Pelham He photographed the subway, including the real Pelham line, and its constituency in all their glorious degradation. Nightmarish Scenes from New York's Subway\|Seth Michael Donsky\|June 11, 2009\|DAILY BEAST After dinner rode out to the race-course, and saw Pelham, who is in training to run a mile with Hard-heart. Impressions of America\|Tyrone Power Before he could emerge from the water, the future dandy author of Pelham had to borrow a suit of corduroys from a rustic. The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862\|Various Mr. Pelham found her helplessness and patience very pathetic. The Quiver 12/1899\|Anonymous She noted that he was as well groomed as the most high-bred man she had ever known—as well as Pelham, for example. Mrs. Darrell\|Foxcroft Davis When they got his range, Pelham moved his two guns and began again a raking fire. The Long Roll\|Mary Johnston British Dictionary definitions for Pelham (1 of 2) pelham / (ˈpɛləm) / noun a horse's bit for a double bridle, less severe than a curb but more severe than a snaffle Word Origin for pelham probably from the proper name Pelham British Dictionary definitions for Pelham (2 of 2) Pelham / (ˈpɛləm) / noun Henry. 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister (1743–54); brother of Thomas Pelham Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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