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A31437 Diatribe triplex, or, A threefold exercitation concerning 1. Superstition, 2. Will-worship, 3. Christmas festivall, with the reverend and learned Dr. Hammond / by Daniel Cawdry ... Cawdrey, Daniel, 1588-1664. 1654 (1654) Wing C1626; ESTC R5692 101,463 214

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