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land_n common_a hold_v tenant_n 1,715 5 9.6503 5 false
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A78267 The case of the purchasers of some lands, belonging to the corporation of Malmesbury, in the county of Wilts, by leases for 21 years. 1689 (1689) Wing C1149A; ESTC R176225 1,938 1

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