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authority_n arm_n king_n person_n 2,278 5 5.5562 4 false
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A70421 A short ansvver to a whole litter of libels by Roger L'Estrange. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1680 (1680) Wing L1307A; ESTC R20535 14,529 20

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