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A58161 A collection of English proverbs digested into a convenient method for the speedy finding any one upon occasion : with short annotations : whereunto are added local proverbs with their explications, old proverbial rhythmes, less known or exotick proverbial sentences, and Scottish proverbs / by J. Ray, M.A. and Fellow of the Royal Society. Ray, John, 1627-1705. 1678 (1678) Wing R387; ESTC R14323 169,995 424

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