Selected quad for the lemma: state_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
state_n	lord_n	majesty_n	secretary_n	2,166	5	10.4883	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A44725	The last will and testament of the late renowned Cardinal Mazarini, deceased February 27, 1660 together with some historical remarques of his life.; Testament du cardinal Mazarin. English	Mazarin, Jules, 1602-1661.; Howell, James, 1594?-1666.	1663 (1663)	Wing H3084; ESTC R19502	29,499	160

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