Pelham

[ pel-uh m ]

/ ˈpɛl əm /

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

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Pelham ²

[ pel-uh m ]

/ ˈpɛl əm /

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

after the proper name 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

pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /

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

probably from the proper name Pelham

Pelham

/ (ˈpɛləm) /

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