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Search phrase: affirmation

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CymbelineCym I.v.56upon warrant of bloody affirmation – his to be morevpon warrant of bloody affirmation) his to be more

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approofproof, affirmation, attestation
good as the bestexpression of strong affirmation
position[in logic] affirmation, assertion, hypothesis
protestationsolemn declaration, affirmation
sayingpromising, affirmation, assertion
worddeclaration, affirmation, proclamation

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affirmation, expression of stronggood as the best

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Discourse markers...what about y a stronger degree of affirmation or assurance than ‘yes’ item ...
Exclamations...im [painter] good as the best strong affirmation - cf modern &lsquo that&rsquo s splendi...
Responses... oneself yes expressing such notions as affirmation assent and agreement and no such noti...
Thou and you...o protest you proper - unusual for an affirmation of love benedick come bid me do a...

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