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truth_n great_a know_v knowledge_n 3,540 5 6.4778 4 true
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A90097 An occasional dialogue at a coffee-house, between Philanax Britannicus, and Calophilus Anglus, two loyal English gentlemen, sincere lovers of justice, truth, and their nations honour / authore Coffo-Philo. Carr, William. 1667 (1667) Wing O1230; ESTC R181170 12,488 24

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