Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n
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A34580
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The mistaken beauty, or, The lyar a comedy, acted by Their Majesties servants at the Royal Theatre.; Menteur. English
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Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684.
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1685
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Wing C6314; ESTC R18809
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