Selected quad for the lemma: england_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
england_n	council_n	lord_n	privy_a	4,231	5	10.1951	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A63902	An attempt towards an explanation of the theology and mythology of the antient pagans. The first part by John Turner.	Turner, John, b. 1649 or 50.	1687 (1687)	Wing T3302; ESTC R23755	145,740	311

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