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cause_n good_a great_a think_v 4,338 5 3.9369 3 true
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A01353 A pleasant enterlude, intituled, Like will to like quoth the Deuill to the collier Wherin is declared what punishments followe those that will rather liue licentiously: then esteeme and followe good councell. And what benefits they receiue that apply them selues to vertuous liuing and good exercises. Made by Vlpian Fulwel. Fiue may easily play this enterlude. ...; Like will to like Fulwell, Ulpian, fl. 1586. 1587 (1587) STC 11474; ESTC S105663 25,958 44

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