Selected quad for the lemma: father_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
father_n	age_n	young_a	youth_n	408	3	7.8730	4	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A96209	An exact character or, narrative of the late right noble, and magnificent Lord, Oliver Cromvvell, the Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland; with the dominions thereof Together with a brief recapitulation (or declaration) of his many miraculous victories, virtues, and atchievements, throughout the three nations. With his decease on Friday, the 3d of Septemb. 1658, being above 60 years of age; and the election of his eldest son the Lord Richard, to be Lord Protector of England, Scotland, & Ireland, &c. With the proclaiming of His Highness on Saturday, (the 4th instant) throughout the cities of London, and Westminster. Written by T. l'W. of the Middle-Temple, London, for the present perusal of all honest patriots: and allowed on, by special authority, to be forthwith printed and published.	T. L. W.	1658 (1658)	Wing W135A; ESTC R230543	3,873	8

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