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Rockefeller Foundation (sh) and syllabub (iou)


Rockefeller Foundation (sh)




U.S. philanthropic organization.

It was endowed by John D. Rockefeller and chartered in 1913 to alleviate human suffering worldwide. Rockefeller was assisted in its Management by his son John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Among its many activities, the foundation supports medical research and Education. It also provides grant and fellowship programs in the social sciences, agricultural sciences, and global environmental studies, and in building democracy and international philanthropy.


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).