Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A19308
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A religious inquisition: or, A short scrutinie after religion Wherein the large cope of true religion is narrowly inquired. By Iohn Cope, of Grayes-Inne, Esquire.
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Cope, John, of Gray's Inn.
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1629
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STC 5722; ESTC S118371
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