Selected quad for the lemma: tradition_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
tradition_n	concern_v	faith_n	scripture_n	2,167	5	6.0411	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A20440	A conference with a lady about choice of religion	Digby, Kenelm, Sir, 1603-1665.	1638 (1638)	STC 6844.4; ESTC S116634	26,633	148

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