Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A53468
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Mr. Anthony a comedy, as it is acted by Their Majesty's servants / written by the Right Honourable the Earl of Orrery.
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Orrery, Roger Boyle, Earl of, 1621-1679.
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1690
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Wing O487; ESTC R22129
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