Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	apostle_n	speak_v	word_n	9,283	5	4.1967	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
B01041	[Two notable sermones lately preached at Pauls Crosse Anno 1544]	Chedsey, William.; Scott, Cuthbert, d. 1565.	1545 (1545)	STC 5106.5; ESTC S91416	41,684	156

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