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friend_n affection_n love_n love_v 2,519 5 6.3625 4 true
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A57730 The gentlemans companion, or, A character of true nobility and gentility in the way of essay / by a person of quality ... Ramesey, William, 1627-1675 or 6. 1672 (1672) Wing R206; ESTC R21320 94,433 290

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