Pelham

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈpɛləm/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'pelham', 'Pelham': (pel′əm)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Pel•ham  (pel′əm),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a bit that is used with two pairs of reins, designed to serve the purpose of a full bridle.
  • after the proper name Pelham

Pel•ham  (pel′əm),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Biographical Henry, 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister 1743–54 (brother of Thomas Pelham-Holles).

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
pelham / ˈpɛləm/
  1. a horse's bit for a double bridle, less severe than a curb but more severe than a snaffle
Etymology: probably from the proper name Pelham
'Pelham' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
New Castle - Newcastle - Pelham Holles - Pelham-Holles

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