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truth_n know_v speak_v think_v 3,650 5 3.9318 3 true
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A43143 The English rogue containing a brief discovery of the most eminent cheats, robberies and other extravagancies by him committed ... : to which is added a canting dictionary words now in use with beggars and gypsies. Head, Richard, 1637?-1686? 1688 (1688) Wing H1245; ESTC R17467 8,648 25

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