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truth_n hear_v speak_v word_n 7,138 5 4.4441 4 true
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A46860 The Jesuites plea In ansvver to a letter written by a minister, entituled, Lying allowable with papists to deceive Protestants. 1679 (1679) Wing J722; ESTC R216571 7,275 15

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