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spirit_n ghost_n holy_a know_v 16,529 5 4.2676 3 true
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A43411 Here is a true and perfect relation from the Faulcon at the banke-side of the strange and wonderful aperition [sic] of one Mr. Powel, a baker lately deceased, and of his appearing in several shapes, both at noon-day and at night, with the several speeches which past between the spirit of Mr. Powel and his maid Jone and divers learned men ... : the tune of Chevy chase. 1661 (1661) Wing H1548; ESTC R41405 1,451 2

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