English · Slang Attested

pam

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Meaning · English

Nickname for Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston.

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.

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