Selected quad for the lemma: england_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
england_n	french_a	great_a	king_n	16,597	5	4.3459	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A60870	Some thoughts concerning the better security of our trade and navigation and carrying on the war against France more effectually. Humbly offered to consideration.		1695 (1695)	Wing S4627; ESTC R219118	9,128	7

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