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life_n believe_v faith_n good_a 7,533 5 4.0940 3 false
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A07555 A maske presented at Ludlow Castle, 1634 on Michaelmasse night, before the Right Honorable, Iohn Earle of Bridgewater, Vicount Brackly, Lord Præsident of Wales, and one of His Maiesties most honorable Privie Counsell.; Comus Milton, John, 1608-1674.; Lawes, Henry, 1596-1662. 1637 (1637) STC 17937; ESTC S121854 16,176 40

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