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honour_n custom_n render_v tribute_n 3,126 5 11.2636 5 true
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A47255 A dialogue between two friends occasioned by the late revolution of affairs, and the oath of allegiance by W.K. ... Kennett, White, 1660-1728. 1689 (1689) Wing K300; ESTC R16675 26,148 42

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