/ Dictionary / Index P Pelham: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Pel•ham Pronunciation: (pel'um), [key] — n. a bit that is used with two pairs of reins, designed to serve the purpose of a full bridle. Pel•ham Pronunciation: (pel'um), [key] — n. 1696–1754, British statesman: prime minister 1743–54 (brother of Thomas Pelham-Holles). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: pelham (Thesaurus) pelf Pelham-Holles Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fervor Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language