See Also: Ripuarian(dictionary)
RIPUARIAN LAW(law)
syllabub(dictionary)
syllabub(dictionary)
Syllabub(recipes)
Lemon syllabub(recipes)
Honey and raspberry syllabub(recipes)
Lemon curd syllabub(recipes)
Rosy Rhubarb Syllabub(recipes)
Warm raspberry rice pudding, cherry brandy syllabub and almond caramel biscuits(recipes)

RIPUARIAN LAW (law) and syllabub (iou)


RIPUARIAN LAW (law)


RIPUARIAN LAW. A code of laws of the Franks, who occupied the country upon the Rhine, the Meuse and Scheldt, who were collectively known by the name the Rhine, the Meuse and Scheldt, who were collectively known by the name Ripuarians, and their laws as Ripuarian law. Ripuarians, and their laws as Ripuarian law.

syllabub (iou)



syllabub noun. Also sillabub. M16.
[Origin unkn.]
Orig., a drink made of milk mixed with Wine, cider, rum, etc. and often sweetened, spiced, and served warm. Later, a cold dessert made of milk or cream (usu. mixed with white Wine), flavoured, sweetened, and whipped to a thick but light consistency. M16.
attrib.: syllabub glass, syllabub pot, etc.
fig. Something frothy and insubstantial; esp. empty or lightweight Writing or discourse. E18.
J. Wesley Greek books (compared with which..the English are whipped Syllabub).