Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	great_a	lord_n	way_n	3,966	5	4.6102	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A38836	The path-way to peace and profit, or, Truth in its plain dress wherein is methodically set forth a sure and certain way for the more speedy and effectual building and repairing their Majesties Royal Navy, by such means, as may be saved more than one hundred thousand pound per annum : together with a proposed method for the raising and saving of moneys for monthly payments accordingly : as also proper rules and methods, observable toward the making a regulation in their majesties yards / by George Everett ...	Everett, George, Shipwright.	1694 (1694)	Wing E3548; ESTC R8664	13,515	31

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