The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Pall Mall
(pl ml, pl ml) (KEY) , street in the City of Westminster borough, London, England. It is the main thoroughfare of St. Jamess district. St. Jamess Palace, Marlborough House, and a number of private clubs are on Pall Mall. The name derives from the game pall mall or paille maille, which was played in front of the palace in the 17th cent.