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cause_n good_a great_a king_n 5,512 5 3.6764 3 true
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A41264 The fidelity of a loyal subject, of the kingdom of England: or, An honest act of fidelity to King James, King William, and the whole kingdom. 1698 (1698) Wing F848; ESTC R213732 3,745 4

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