Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A94210
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Malignancy un-masked. With a plea for the publique fayth. Briefely and promiscuously disputed, by J. S. Gent. Qui monet, amat, ave, cave, vale.
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J. S., gent.
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1643
(1643)
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Wing S72; Thomason E86_10; ESTC R11283
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