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friend_n affection_n friendship_n love_n 1,017 5 5.1675 4 true
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A62729 Euphuia, or The acts, and characters of a good nature. Written by Tho. Tanner G.J.E. Tanner, Thomas, 1630-1682. 1665 (1665) Wing T142; ESTC R220783 57,475 118

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