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lord_n day_n know_v let_v 10,191 5 4.1835 3 false
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A65394 A perfect description of the people and countrey of Scotland Weldon, Anthony, Sir, d. 1649?; Howell, James, 1594?-1666. 1659 (1659) Wing W1277A; ESTC R33573 4,330 23

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