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land_n hold_v king_n tenure_n 3,330 5 12.6135 5 true
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A49353 The loyal martyr vindicated Fowler, Edward, Bishop of Gloucester, 1632-1714. 1691 (1691) Wing L3353A; ESTC R41032 60,614 53

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