The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-09-05
Woreestor's Universal and Critical Die
tionary or the English Language

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AUTHoRiTIEs with respect 10 words newly intro
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beet English authorities In relation 90 words differ
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