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A06163 Catharos. Diogenes in his singularitie Wherein is comprehended his merrie baighting fit for all mens benefits: christened by him, a nettle for nice noses. By T.L. of Lincolns Inne, Gent: 1591. Lodge, Thomas, 1558?-1625. 1591 (1591) STC 16654; ESTC S109562 41,902 68

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