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a1560 T. Phaer tr. Virgil (1562) viii. sig. Cc.iiv His crown coragious shynes wt garlond won from topships snowt.
1631 J. Weever 718 Two and fifty religious structures, as many wind~mils, and as many toppe Ships in Dunwich.