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enemy_n arm_n hand_n lord_n 1,032 5 3.7877 3 false
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A16800 The strange fortunes of two excellent princes in their liues and loues, to their equall ladies in all titles of true honour. Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626? 1600 (1600) STC 3702; ESTC S109673 51,587 74

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