Selected quad for the lemma: city_n
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A14096
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The doctrine of the synod of Dort and Arles, reduced to the practise With a consideration thereof, and representation with what sobriety it proceeds.
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Twisse, William, 1578?-1646.
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STC 24403; ESTC S102470
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