Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A41990
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The voyce of truth or The high way leading to true peace composed in Latine by M.G. and translated into Inglish by F.G.
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M. G. (Martin Grene), 1616-1667.; F. G.
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1676
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Wing G1826A; ESTC R215166
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