Selected quad for the lemma: enemy_n
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A58895
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The seaman's opinion of a standing army in England in opposition to a fleet at sea, the best security of this kingdom : in a letter to a merchant / written by a sailor.
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Sailor.
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1699
(1699)
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Wing S2189_VARIANT; ESTC R34230
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