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act_n lend_v let_v unheard_a 40 3 18.0047 5 false
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A70290 Usury explain'd, or, Conscience quieted in the case of putting out mony at interest by Philopenes. J. D. (John Dormer), 1636-1700. 1695 (1695) Wing H3249; ESTC R12079 43,383 127

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