Selected quad for the lemma: nation_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
nation_n	womb_n	world_n	year_n	12	3	3.9007	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A60015	The renowned history, or the life and death of Guy Earl of Warwick Containing his noble exploits and victories.	J. S. (John Shirley), fl. 1680-1702.	1681 (1681)	Wing S3515; ESTC R220019	61,661	84

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