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truth_n believe_v true_a word_n 6,623 5 4.5200 4 true
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A07657 A sixth booke to the Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia. VVritten by R.B. esq Bellings, Richard, d. 1677.; Sidney, Philip, Sir, 1554-1586. Arcadia. 1624 (1624) STC 1805; ESTC S113724 50,138 120

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