pall mall
/ˌpælˈmæl/
noun
- A game from the 17th century in which players hit a wooden ball with a mallet through an iron hoop, similar to croquet.
- The museum had a display of antique mallets used in pall-mall.
- Pall-mall was a popular pastime in the gardens of English nobles.
- She read about pall-mall in a history book about old sports.
- A street or alley where the game of pall-mall was played, especially the famous street in London (Pall Mall).
- They walked down Pall Mall, looking at the grand clubs and buildings.
- Pall Mall is known for its elegant architecture and gentlemen's clubs.
- The address of the art gallery was on Pall Mall in London.