Selected quad for the lemma: day_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
day_n	degree_n	hour_n	mile_n	5,358	5	10.6650	5	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A31596	The present state of England. Part III. and Part IV. containing I. an account of the riches, strength, magnificence, natural production, manufactures of this island, with an exact catalogue of the nobility, and their seats, &c., II. the trade and commerce within it self, and with all countries traded to by the English, as at this day established, and all other matters relating to inland and marine affairs : supplying what is omitted in the two former parts ...; Angliae notitia Part 3-4	Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703.; Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687. England's guide to industry.; J. S.	1683 (1683)	Wing C1844_pt3-4; Wing P1922_PARTIAL; Wing P1925_pt4; ESTC R13138	271,672	772

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