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	privy_a	seal_n	1,129	5	9.0650	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A42638	The first and second part of counsel and advice to all builders: for the choice of their surveyors, clerks of their works, bricklayers, masons, carpenters, and other workmen therein concerned. As also in respect of their works, materials, and rates thereof. Written by Sr. Balthazar Gerbier, knight.; Counsel and advice to all builders. Parts 1-2.	Gerbier, Balthazar, Sir, 1592?-1667.	1664 (1664)	Wing G554; ESTC R213758	58,457	266

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