Selected quad for the lemma: kingdom_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
kingdom_n	king_n	parliament_n	traitor_n	1,870	5	9.9264	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40502	A frivolous paper, in forme of a petition: framed and composed by a disaffected party in this citie of London, intended by them to be presented to the honourable House of Commons. With certaine considerations propounded by way of advertisement and caution unto those who through unadvisednesse, are apt to subscribe the same. / By a Wel-willer to peace and truth.	Wel-willer to peace and truth.	1642 (1642)	Wing F2232; ESTC R21272	5,178	8

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