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love_n affection_n find_v love_v 2,574 5 5.6724 4 false
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A37426 The Englishman's choice, and true interest in a vigorous prosecution of the war against France, and serving K. William and Q. Mary, and acknowledging their right. Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. 1694 (1694) Wing D831; ESTC R9535 15,661 38

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