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truth_n believe_v great_a see_v 2,794 5 3.1200 3 true
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A61168 A relation of the late wicked contrivance of Stephen Blackhead, and Robert Young, against the lives of several persons by forging an association under their hands written by the Bishop of Rochester. Sprat, Thomas, 1635-1713. 1692 (1692) Wing S5046; ESTC R24611 25,909 80

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