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The present Laureat, who is perhaps one of the best judges of Comedy now living, being asked his opinion by a gentleman, of Southern's comic dialogue, answered, That it might be denominated Whip-Syllabub, that is, flashy and light, but indurable; and as it is without the Sal Atticum of wit, can never much delight the intelligent part of the audience.
The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758 1753
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When I was very young, it was their colorful names—Eton Mess, Apple Hat, Syllabub, Roly-poly, Flummery and Treacle tart—that piqued my imagination each time I stumbled across them in a storybook.
Nostalgic for Nursery Pudding Gail Monaghan 2011
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“Syllabub,” I interrupted, and both you girls turned to me.
Handle with Care JODI PICOULT 2009
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Syllabub has been a popular dessert since at least the sixteenth century, as the Oxford English Dictionary lists the first recorded use at around 1537.
June recipe: Lemon syllabub Carla 2009
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Syllabub has been a popular dessert since at least the sixteenth century, as the Oxford English Dictionary lists the first recorded use at around 1537.
Archive 2009-06-01 Carla 2009
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Syllabub is a less potent mixture than eggnog but just as rich.
HOMEMADE VEGAN "PUMPKIN NOG" (AND IT'S A "NOG", NOT A MILKSHAKE!) Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007
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Syllabub is a less potent mixture than eggnog but just as rich.
Archive 2007-12-01 Bryanna Clark Grogan 2007
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Serve Syllabub in small cordial glasses, garnished with a rosemary sprig.
The Perdue Chicken Cookbook Mitzi Perdue
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Syllabub, a curd made of wins or cider with milk or cream.
St. Ronan's Well Walter Scott 1801
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Syllabub, a curd made of wine or cider with milk or cream.
St. Ronan's Well Walter Scott 1801
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