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truth_n worshipful_a write_v youth_n 15 3 8.8354 5 false
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A16903 The merchants daughter of Bristow To the tune of The maidens ioy.; Marchants daughter of Bristow. 1635 (1635) STC 3797; ESTC S118232 3,782 2

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