Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A25327
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The Anatomy of a Jacobite-Tory in a dialogue between Whig and Tory : occasioned by the Act for recognizing King William and Queen Mary.
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1690
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Wing A3053; ESTC R22595
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