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master_n great_a know_v see_v 2,714 4 3.0038 3 false
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A26686 A call to Archippus, or, An humble and earnest motion to some ejected ministers (by way of letter) to take heed to their ministry that they fulfil it. Alleine, Joseph, 1634-1668. 1664 (1664) Wing A965; ESTC R5254 20,344 32

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