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truth_n call_v gospel_n word_n 4,095 5 4.5531 4 true
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A94893 A True and authentick copy of the most horrid and stupendious oath, whereby the French king confirmed his alliance with the Turks faithfully translated from the French historiographer, Du Ribier, in his memoirs, whereof the Latin original is here annexed. 1694 (1694) Wing T2414A; ESTC R42929 3,840 4

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