Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n
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A19078
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The Lord Coke his speech and charge VVith a discouerie of the abuses and corruption of officers.
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Pricket, Robert.; Coke, Edward, Sir, 1552-1634.
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1607
(1607)
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STC 5491; ESTC S104999
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