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england_n begin_v king_n son_n 2,884 5 5.0346 4 false
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A58707 Fragmenta aulica. Or, Court and state jests in noble drollery True and reall. Ascertained to their times, places and persons. By T. S. Gent. T. S. 1662 (1662) Wing S161; ESTC R200892 40,336 172

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