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A96070 A discourse and defence of arms and armory, shewing the nature and rises of arms and honour in England, from the camp, the court, the city: under the two later of which, are contained universities and inns of court. / By Edward Waterhous Esq;. Waterhouse, Edward, 1619-1670. 1660 (1660) Wing W1044; Thomason E1839_1; ESTC R204049 70,136 238

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