pam
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Meaning · English
Nickname for Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston.
Register: slang
Examples
In October 1865, the Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, died in office two days before his 81st birthday. 'Old Pam' had been a member of every government since 1807, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pam” mean?
Nickname for Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston.
Is “pam” formal or informal?
pam is generally slang.