Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n
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A36458
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The Roman generalls, or, The distressed ladies by J.D. of Grayes-Inn, Gent.
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J. D. (John Dover), 1644?-1725.
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1667
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Wing D2053; ESTC R3213
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