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A12296 Elynour Rummin, the famous ale-wife of England. Written by Mr. Skelton, Poet Laureat to King Henry the egiht [sic].; Tunnyng of Elynour Rummyng Skelton, John, 1460?-1529. 1624 (1624) STC 22614; ESTC S111024 5,588 18

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