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house_n contrary_a king_n queen_n 194,139 5 12.1555 5 true
house_n contrary_a king_n queen_n 194,139 5 12.1555 5 true
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A19822 The first part of the historie of England. By Samuel Danyel; Collection of the historie of England. Book 1-3 Daniel, Samuel, 1562-1619. 1612 (1612) STC 6246; ESTC S109259 103,119 238

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