Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A90623
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Truth will never shame its master. Dedicated by John Paine, a vvelwisher to peace and truth.
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Paine, John, fl. 1654.
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1654
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Wing P189; Thomason E732_14; ESTC R206884
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