Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	body_n	earth_n	soul_n	9,216	5	5.3988	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A15652	A satyre dedicated to His most excellent Maiestie. By George VVither, Gentleman.	Wither, George, 1588-1667.	1614 (1614)	STC 25916; ESTC S120257	15,274	90

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