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cause_n bring_v fruit_n tree_n 1,531 5 8.1780 4 false
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A40990 Fruit-walls improved, by inclining them to the horizon, or, A way to build walls for fruit-trees whereby they may receive more sun shine, and heat, than ordinary / by a member of the Royal Society. Fatio de Duillier, Nicolas, 1664-1753. 1699 (1699) Wing F557; ESTC R5191 76,970 164

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