Selected quad for the lemma: death_n
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A06224
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Orders taken & enacted, for orphans and their portions. Anno M D. LXXX.; Acts and orders. 1580
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City of London (England). Court of Common Council.
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1580
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STC 16708; ESTC S105583
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