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book_n act_n king_n law_n 1,759 5 4.6937 4 false
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A90125 The preservation of the King's Majestie's royal person, crown and dignity the preparing of the fishing trade, maintenance of the poor, preserving of peace and safety of the kingdomes. By W. O. Gent. Okeham, William. 1664 (1664) Wing O190A; ESTC R230749 6,496 16

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