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friend_n word_n worthy_a write_v 114 4 4.8221 4 false
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A03754 The arbor of amitie wherin is comprised pleasant poƫms and pretie poesies, set foorth by Thomas Howell Gentleman. Anno. 1568. Howell, Thomas, fl. 1568-1581. 1568 (1568) STC 13874; ESTC S113289 32,022 110

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