Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
Text snippets containing the quad
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B03878
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An honest mans delight: or Knavery made known. When truth and honesty are joyn'd together ... To the tune of, I'le hold thee five shillings.
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T. J.
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1641-1674?
(1674)
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Wing J37A; ESTC R179163
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1,307
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