Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
lord_n	earl_n	king_n	year_n	21,787	5	5.0128	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A60821	Some particular matter of fact relating to the administration of affairs in Scotland under the Duke of Lauderdale humbly offered to His Majesties consideration, in obedience to His Royal commands.		1680 (1680)	Wing S4549; ESTC R17787	6,108	5

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