Selected quad for the lemma: england_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
england_n	king_n	kingdom_n	rebellion_n	2,819	5	9.3926	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40537	A Full account of the tryal of Godfrey Cross for high treason in adhering to the King and Queen's enemies by giving intelligence to the French fleet : as also in endeavouring to depose them of their royal crown and dignity by raising rebellion and discord amongst Their Majesties liege subjects &c. : at the King's Bench Bar at Westminster on Friday the 21st day of November, annoque Dom. 1690.		1690 (1690)	Wing F2273; ESTC R26733	4,005	2

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