Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	apostle_n	holy_a	old_a	2,276	5	5.1867	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A47911	Remarks on the growth and progress of non-conformity	L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704.	1682 (1682)	Wing L1296; ESTC R7094	33,007	58

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