pall mall

• Jeu de boules pratiqué du XVIe au XVIIIe siècle, où les joueurs frappaient une boule en bois avec un maillet pour la faire passer à travers un anneau de fer suspendu au bout d'une longue allée. Le terme désigne aussi une rue de Londres nommée d'après ce jeu.

A historical game from the 16th-18th centuries where players used mallets to hit a wooden ball through an iron hoop suspended at the end of a long alley. The term also refers to the street in London named after the game.

1. Historical ball gameC2formalbritish

   A 17th-century game in which players used a mallet to hit a wooden ball through an iron hoop suspended at the end of a long alley.

   pall-mall

   • Pall mall was a popular pastime among the English aristocracy.
   • The game of pall mall is considered a precursor to croquet.
   • King Charles II enjoyed playing pall mall in St. James's Park.

2. London street nameB2formalbritish

   A famous street in the City of Westminster, London, known for its clubs and shops.

   Pall Mall (rue de Londres)

   • Pall Mall is home to several prestigious gentlemen's clubs.
   • The street Pall Mall runs parallel to The Mall.
   • Many historic buildings line Pall Mall in central London.