Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
lord_n	great_a	king_n	time_n	26,186	5	3.4947	3	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
B09716	A short account of the proceedings of James Percy late of Ireland, inpursuance of his native right to the earldome of Northumberland as cousin and next heir male to Jocelin Percy late and last Earl deceased, who at his coming into England, was informed, that the countess was with child, which prevented him from entring his claim until the third of Feb 1671. And then understanding the contrary, entred in at Whitehall at the signet office, and hath used all honourable and justifyable endeavours to accomplish his just dues for three years and upwards, as followeth.	Percy, James, 1619-1690?	1674 (1674)	Wing P1459; ESTC R181654	2,072	1

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