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Whose abominable errour is fuully confuted of Perionius, and others. lloue) a prety Epanorthosis in these two verses, and withall a Paronomasia or playing with the word, where he sayth (I loue thilke lasse (alas &c.
Shepheardes Calendar 1579
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Ah why) an elegant Epanorthosis. as also soone after. nay time was long ago.
Shepheardes Calendar 1579
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