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land_n hold_v king_n tenure_n 3,330 5 12.6135 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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